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Test Program for Field.

Qosmio X500

Maintenance Manual (960-Q08)

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3.1 Tests and Diagnostics Software Overview

This chapter explains how to use the Tests and Diagnostics Software for the Satellite P500
and Satellite Pro P500 computer systems.

NOTES: Before starting the Tests and Diagnostics software:

1. Check all cables for loose connections.

2. Exit any application and close Windows.


The Diagnostics Menu consists of the following options:

Diagnostic Test

Running Test

DMI Information

Log Utilities

System Configuration

Option

The Diagnostic Test Menu consists of the following functional tests:

System Test

Memory Test

Keyboard Test

Display Test

Floppy Disk Test

Hard Disk Test

Real Time Clock Test

Cache Memory Test

High Resolution Display Test

Multimedia Test

Memory2 Test

FDD & HDD Error Retry Count Set

The following equipment is required to perform some of the diagnostic test programs:

The Diagnostics Disk (all tests)

A formatted working disk for the floppy disk drive test (all tests)

A CD test media (Toshiba Backup CD ROM for the CD-ROM test)

The following sections detail the tests contained within the Diagnostic Test Menu. Refer to
Sections 3.18, 3.19, 3.20 and, 3.21 for detailed information on the remaining functions of the
Tests and Diagnostics software.

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