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Monochrome adapter check, Attribute check, Character set check – Epson LT-286 User Manual

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Monochrome Adapter Check

To check the monochrome adapter, press

1

and then

Enter.

The computer checks the video RAM (display memory) on the

display adapter by writing certain data to memory, then reading it

back and comparing it to the written data. The computer also tests

the video enable signal of the display controller chip.

Attribute Check

To check the display attributes of the adapter card, press 2 and

then

Enter.

A series of messages appears showing examples of all the possible
display attributes (normal intensity, high intensity, blinking,
reverse, and underlining). Check the information that appears on

your screen, and then respond to the prompt:

I s

t h e d i s p l a y

c o r r e c t

( Y / N ) ?

Press Y and then

Enter

if the display is correct.

If the display attributes are not correct, adjust the brightness and

contrast on your display monitor. If they are still incorrect, press

N

and

Enter.

Character Set Check

To check your character set, press 3 and then

Enter.

The character

fonts included in the internal character generator are displayed on
your screen. Compare your screen display to this illustration:

Performing System Diagnostics

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