Texas Instruments 51X Laptop User Manual


 
Group of special purpose utilities to run other tests from PC-Doctor,
perform a virus scan of the internal RAM system, edit configuration
files, surface scan hard drives, measure system performance, open a
DOS prompt, provides terminal access to devices connected to serial
ports, supports memory debug operations, enables remote operations,
permits deep discharge of notebook batteries and provides an extensive
test reporting function.
The PC-Doctor diagnostic program contains a group of nine non-Interactive
diagnostics, available from the
Diagnostics
heading in the main menu, that
permits testing various hardware sections without operator input. You can
select one, several, or all tests from the Diagnostics menu. These tests are
non-destructive; the serial and parallel port tests require disconnecting
external devices from your notebook and installing loopback plugs. The
Non-Interactive test categories include:
CPU and Coprocessor-Processor Tests
Base RAM memory test
System Board test
Video Test
COM1 and LPT1 serial port tests
Parallel Port Test
Fixed Disk test
Diskette Drive tests
Other devices (Sound card, PCMCIA options, etc.)
5.3.5.1 Interactive Tests
The PC-Doctor diagnostic test includes a suite of seven Interactive tests that
require operator input during the course of the test. The
Interactive Tests
category includes:
Keyboard
- tests the keyboard keys, LEDs and repeat function
Video
- tests the LCD and external VGA character sets, and colors
Speaker
- tests the volume response at different frequencies
Mouse
- tests the mouse driver, buttons and functionality
Joystick
- calibrates the external joystick connected to the system
and tests the joystick buttons
Diskette Drive
- checks diskette drive functionality
Maximum System Load
- thoroughly exercises the system to the
maximum extent possible for performing system "burn-in" and test
Troubleshooting
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