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Speed check, D-16 – Epson Y16499100301 User Manual

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Use only a formatted blank diskette for this test.

Any data present may be erased.

If using drive A, remove your Reference Disk.

Enter Y to start this check.

Enter N to return to the menu.

If you are using drive A, remove the reference diskette and

insert the blank diskette you prepared in the drive; then press

Y and

Enter.

The program displays the current track number as each

cylinder is tested. For example, with a 720KB diskette, this is

the first message you see:

Current track is 79

Speed check

This test checks the revolution speed of the specified disk

drive. Select option 4 from the menu to start this test. You see

a message similar to this:

The disk rotation speed should be more than 294.0 rpm

and less than 306.0 rpm.

The computer spins the diskette for a few seconds then

displays a message like this:

The disk rotation speed is now 300.0 rpm.

Note

The speed for a 3 -inch or 5 -inch drive should be 300 rpm.

This check permits a tolerance of

The diskette continues to spin, and the display is updated

every few seconds. To stop the test, press any key; the program

returns to the menu.

If you try to perform a speed test without inserting a diskette,

or if a read error occurs, you see this message and prompt:

Disk is defective or not installed properly.

Press Enter to return to the menu.

D-16

Performing System Diagnostics