Appendix C
Performing System Diagnostics
Starting the Diagnostics Program
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C-2
The Main Menu Screen
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C-2
Setting the Run Time Parameters
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C-4
Error Logging.
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C-6
Selecting Diagnostic Tests
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C-8
Selecting Multiple Tests
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C-8
Running the Tests
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C-10
Memory Diagnostics
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C-12
Hard Disk Diagnostics
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C-12
Hard Disk Parameters
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C-13
Hard Disk Format
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C-16
Media Analysis
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C-17
Performance Test.
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C-18
Seek Test
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C-18
Read/Verify Test
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C-18
Check Test Cylinder
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C-19
Force Bad Tracks
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C-19
Hard Disk Error Messages
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C-19
Floppy Disk Diagnostics
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C-20
Performing the Tests
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C-21
Floppy Disk Error Messages.
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C-22
Miscellaneous Diagnostics.
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C-23
Printer Adapter Test
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C-23
Communication Adapter Test.
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C-24
Exiting System Diagnostics
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C-25
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