The diskettes must be write enabled. For 3 1/2” diskettes, the
These disks must also be formatted. See Chapter 5, Disks and Drives, for more information on write enabling and formatting disks.
Press Enter when you’ve inserted the disk(s) in the drive(s). The test begins and displays:
FLOPPY DISK IN PROGRESS 503000
If there is an error, the ABORTED message appears. Write down the highlighted numbers and press Ctrl + Break to return to the DIAGNOSTICS MENU. If a disk drive fails, check the following:
Disks are properly formatted.
Disks are not damaged.
Try another disk and if there is still a problem, consult your dealer.
NOTE
If you change your mind and decide not to test a disk, press Ctrl + Break to return to the
Hard Disk Test
If the diskette test passes, and you selected to test the hard disk, you see the following message:
HARD DISK IN PROGRESS 805000
If this test aborts, write down any messages and consult your dealer. The computer or the drive may require service. Press Enter to return to the Diagnostics menu .
Printer Test
If the hard disk test passes and you selected to test the printer, you see the following message:
PRINTER TEST | IN PROGRESS | 60xxxx |
where xxxx is a counter that shows the test is still in progress.
If you specified an IBM compatible printer, the test prints six lines that show normal,
