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Random seek check, Write, read check, C-25 – Epson 386SX User Manual

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Select option 1 from the menu to start this test. The program
displays the number of each track it finds. For example, with a

1.44MB diskette, the first message you see is:

Current track is

79

The track number counts down from 79 to 0 (39 to 0 for a
360KB diskette). The seek is performed by each head, so you see

the count twice. If no errors occur, the menu is displayed.

Random Seek Check

This test is identical to the sequential seek check, except that

the seek operation is performed on each track in random order

instead of sequential order. Select option 2 from the menu to

start this test.

Write, Read Check

This test checks the ability of the selected disk drive to read and

write data on a diskette. The test writes to and reads from each

track on the diskette, starting at the center.

WARNING

This test destroys all

data on the diskette in the selected

drive.

Select option 3 from the menu to start this test.

Performing System Diagnostics

C-25