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3.1 General

3 Diagnostic Programs

EQUIUM M40/M45/Satellite M40/M45 Maintenance Manual

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3.1 General

This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the
hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified into two
types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST.

NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4

NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to:

1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.

2. Exit the application that is currently running and close Windows.

The OPTION includes the following functions:

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Select All Items

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Test All Items

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Edit Batch Parameters

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Load Batch Parameters

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Save Batch Parameters

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Log Parameters

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Specify Log Viewer

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Display Error Log File

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DOS Shell

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Exit to DOS

The DIAGNOSTIC TEST Devices include the following tests:

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System Test

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Memory Test

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Storage Test

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Video Test

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Communication Test

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Peripheral Test

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Audio Test

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DMI Read/Write

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System Information

Before running the diagnostic programs, get the following tools prepared:

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A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD

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A Formatted FLOPPY DISK

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A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test)

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A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1)

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An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test)