Toshiba a210 Personal Computer User Manual


 
3. Tests and Diagnostics
Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 3
3.1 The Diagnostic Test
This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the
(Base on Minnesota 10A T&D version 1.0) hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program
is stored on the T&D diskettes. The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically
when the Diagnostics Program items are selected and executed.
NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit this program when you are at Main Menu.
The TEST & DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM contains the following functional tests:
CONFIG CHECK TEST
SPEAKER AUDIO TEST
FAN ON/OFF TEST
MAIN BATTERY CHARGE TEST
FDD TEST
ODD TEST
KEYBOARD TEST
MOUSE(PAD) TEST
LCD PIXELS MODE TEST
MAGNETIC SWITCH TEST
HDD R/W TEST
LAN TEST
RTC TEST
IEEE1394 CODE TEST
Speaker EQ Check&Rewrite
Button Test
Front Edge Logo check
Fingerprint DOS Test
Clear FP(Fingerprint) Registered
DMI Test
RDMI Test
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs.
The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)
A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test)
A data CD disc (ODD Test)
A LAN loopback
The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the
tests within the program.