3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics
Satellite M40X/M45X/Satellite Pro M40X/EQUIUM M40X Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-1
3.1 The Diagnostic Test This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the computer’s
hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program
consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program items are selected and
executed.
NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit this program when you are at Main Menu.
The TEST & DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM contains the following functional tests:
? CONFIG CHECK TEST
? DMI CHECK TEST
? PIO LOOPBACK TEST
? SPEAKER AUDIO TEST
? FAN ON/OFF TEST
? MAIN BATTERY CHARGE TEST
? FDD TEST
? CD-ROM TEST
? KEYBOARD TEST
? MOUSE(PAD) TEST
? LCD PIXELS MODE TEST
? LID SWITCH TEST
? HDD R/W TEST
? LAN TEST
? RTC TEST
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs.
? The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)
? A printer loopback connector (PIO Loopback Test)
? A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test)
? A data CD disc (CD-ROM Test)
? A LAN loopback connector (LAN Test)
? IEEE1394 Link Cable
The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the tests within
the program.