Appendix D
Performing System Diagnostics
This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and
peripheral devices of your Equity Ie. You check these devices using the
diagnostics program on your Reference diskette.
Run the diagnostics program if you are not sure whether a device is
performing correctly. The table at the end of this appendix lists the error
messages you may see during testing.
Starting System Diagnostics
To start the system diagnostics program, follow these steps:
1.
Insert the Reference diskette in drive A.
2.
Turn on or reset the computer. The diagnostics program loads
automatically and displays the main menu:
OPERATION MENU
1
- System diagnostics
2-
Format hard disk
3 - Prepare hard disk for moving
0
- Exit to DOS for more utilities
Enter selection number:
3.
Press
1
to select
System
diagnostics
and then press
Enter.
When you start the system diagnostics, the computer checks the system’s
configuration. Once this check is completed, the screen displays the
DEVICE LIST, a list of the devices available for testing. This list includes
only the devices that are installed in the system.
Performing System Diagnostics
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