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Sequential seek check, C-24, Enter drive number – Epson 386SX User Manual

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You can select the individual tests from the following menu.

DISKETTE DRIVE(S) AND CONTROLLER CHECK MENU

1 - Sequential seek check

2 - Random seek check

3 - Write,

read check

4 - Disk change check

5 - Run all above checks

0 - Exit

Before it performs any checks, the program determines the

number of diskette drives installed in your computer. If you

have more than one drive, you see this prompt each time you

select a test:

Enter drive number ?

(1/2)

Select 1 (for drive A) or 2 (for drive B). If any errors occur,

record the error code and message and contact your dealer.
Always have the diskette drive serviced by your dealer or service
center.

When you finish testing the device and return to the menu,
select 0 to exit.

Sequential Seek Check

This test checks the ability of the read/write heads to locate any

part of the diskette. This action by a read/write head is called a

seek. During this test, each head seeks sequentially from the

innermost track to the outermost track. The innermost track is

track 79 for 1.44MB, 1.2MB, and 720KB diskettes and track 39

for 360KB diskettes.

C-24

Performing System Diagnostics