3.16 HDD R/W Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics
Satellite M40X/M45X/Satellite Pro M40X/EQUIUM M40X Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL]3-23
3.15 HDD R/W Test The HDD R/W test allows the user to test aurally HDD read/write function. For data security concern, it
is necessary to input password - “TOSHIBA” before HDD write test starts.
The HDD test includes three subtests of the:
1. Sequential read (all surface)
2. Sequential write (all surface)
3. Partial W/R + Random W/R
After the choice is made, HDD information will show as below:
? Model name
? Firmware revision
? Serial number
? CHR (Cylinder High Register) mode – including cylinders, heads, sectors and sizes.
? LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode – including sectors and sizes.
? Support Ultra DMA Mode
? Support PIO Mode