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Diagnostic Aids 3-2
4059-XXX
Device Tests
Quick Disk Test
This test performs a non-destructive read/write on one block per
track on the disk. The test reads one block on each track, saves the
data, and proceeds to write and read four test patterns to the bytes
in the block. If the block is good, the saved data is written back to the
disk.
ToruntheQuickDiskTest:
1. Select the Quick Disk Test from the Device Tests menu.
– The power indicator blinks while the test is in progress.
– “Quick Disk Test/Test Passed” message displays if the test
passes and the power indicator turns on solid.
– “Quick Disk Test/Test Failed” message displays if the test
failed and the power indicator turns on solid.
2. Press Go, Return, or Stop to return to the Device Tests menu.
Disk Test/Clean
WARNING: This test destroys all data on the disk and should not be
attempted on a good disk. Also note that this test may run
approximately 1 1/2 hours depending on the disk size.
To r un t he D is k Test /C lean Test:
1. Select Disk Test/Clean from the Device Tests menu.
– "Files will be lost/Go or Stop?" message displays to warn the
user that all contents on the disk will be lost.
2. To exit the test immediately and return to the Device Tests
menu, press Return/Stop. To continue with the test, press Go.
– If go is selected, "Disk Test/Clean/BAD:000000 00%"
message displays. The screen updates periodically
indicating the percentage of test completed and the number
of bad blocks found.
3. The power indicator blinks during the test. The test can be
canceled anytime during the test by pressing Return/Stop.
– Once the test is complete, the power indicator turns on solid
and a message displays.