3.21 Running Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics
3.21 Running Test
3.21.1 Function Description
This function automatically executes the following tests in sequence:
1. System test (subtest 01)
2. Memory test (subtests 01, 02 and 04)
3. Display test (subtest 01)
4. FDD test (subtest 02)
5. HDD test (subtests 01 and 05)
6. Real timer test (subtest 02)
7. Printer test (subtest 03) if selected
The system automatically detects the number of floppy disk drives connected to the computer
for the FDD test.
3.21.2 Operations
CAUTION: Do not forget to load a work disk in the FDD. If a work disk is not loaded, an
error will be generated during the FDD testing.
1. Remove the diagnostics disk from the floppy disk drive and insert the formatted work
disk.
2. Select 6 from the Diagnostic Menu and press Enter, the following message displays:
Printer wrap around test (Y/N) ?
Selecting Y (yes) executes the printer wraparound test. A printer wraparound
connector must be connected to the parallel port of the computer to properly execute
this test.
3. Select Y or N and press Enter. The following message will appear:
Serial #A wrap around test (Y/N) ?
Selecting Y (yes) executes the ASYNC wraparound test. An RS-232-C wraparound
connector must be connected to the serial port of the computer to properly execute this
test.
4. Select Y or N and press Enter.
5. This program is executed continuously. To terminate the program, press Ctrl +
Break.
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