Texas Instruments 51X - Manual (Page 54)

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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:
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CPU and Coprocessor-Processor Tests
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Base RAM memory test
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System Board test
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Video Test
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COM1 and LPT1 serial port tests
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Parallel Port Test
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Fixed Disk test
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Diskette Drive tests
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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:
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Keyboard - tests the keyboard keys, LEDs and repeat function
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Video - tests the LCD and external VGA character sets, and colors
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Speaker - tests the volume response at different frequencies
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Mouse - tests the mouse driver, buttons and functionality
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Joystick - calibrates the external joystick connected to the system
and tests the joystick buttons
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Diskette Drive - checks diskette drive functionality
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Maximum System Load - thoroughly exercises the system to the
maximum extent possible for performing system "burn-in" and test
Troubleshooting 5-7