Appendix D
Performing System Diagnostics
This appendix describes how to check the operation of the
main unit and peripheral devices of your Equity LT. You check
these devices using the diagnostics program on your reference
diskette.
Run diagnostics if you are unsure whether a device is performing
correctly. Table D-l at the end of this appendix lists the
possible error messages you may see when testing these devices.
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 - Setup
2 - Format diskette
3 - System diagnostics
0 - Exit to DOS for more utilities
Enter selection number:
3.
Press
3 to select System diagnostics and press
Enter.
When you start the System diagnostics, the computer
checks the following:
l
The setting of the DIP switches above the keyboard and on
the back panel
l
The positions of the internal jumpers
l The peripheral devices that are connected to the system.
Performing System Diagnostics
D-l