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PORTEGE Z830 Satellite Z830 Series Maintenance Manual (960-883) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-7
3.1 The Diagnostic Test
This chapter explains how to use the Diagnostic Test programs to test the functions of the
computer’s hardware modules.
If Diagnostic Disks (CD) is inserted in Optical disk drive, it will start in the following
procedures.
Procedure 1: The check and setup of Entry of the DMI information
Procedure 2: The check and update of BIOS information
Procedure 3: The check and update of EC/KBC information
Then, the following test program menu is displayed.
Repair test program
1. DMI Entry utility
2. Repair Heatrun (T&D)
3. Repair Main (T&D)
4. BIOS (VX.XX) it is the latest
5. EC/KBC (VX.XX) it is the latest
The Diagnostics Programs (Repair Main) are stored on some Diagnostic Disks. There are
Service Program Modules (DIAGNOSTIC MENU) and the Test Program Modules
(DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU) on the Diagnostic Disk (CD).
The Hardware Initial information Setting Tool (DMI Entry utility) consists of some programs
that write the hardware information or displays the current information of the computer. It is
also included in one of Diagnostic Disks.
The Heatrun test (Repair Heatrun) is automatic test program that executes the some tests
successively.
NOTE: Before starting the diagnostics, be sure to follow these steps:
1. Check all cables are connected firmly.
2. Exit any application and close Windows.
3. Check if [ALL Device] is selected in the “Device Config.” in SET UP menu.
After checking the diagnostics, be sure to select [Setup by OS] in the
“Device Config.”
3.1.1 Diagnostics menu
The DIAGNOSTIC MENU consists of the following functions.