Epson EQUITY 386/33 PLUS - Manual (Page 141)

Read/Verify Test
This test checks the read and verify capability of the hard disk
on the specified range of cylinders and heads. The program
performs both sequential and random read and verify
operations and reports any errors.
Check Test Cylinder
This test checks the test cylinder, which is the last cylinder on
the hard disk. You should perform this test if you receive a
hard disk error when you boot the system.
Force Bad Tracks
Use this test to mark bad tracks on the hard disk without
formatting it.
Caution
The Force bad tracks test destroys any data on your hard
disk.
Hard Disk Error Messages
The diagnostics program displays two types of error messages
while testing the hard disk: messages the program generates
and those the controller generates.
The following message appears if you try to run the
Performance Test with less than 128KB of available memory:
Insufficient memory for data transfer
Minimum memory required is - 128KB
Performing System Diagnostics B-19