Toshiba M40 - Manual (Page 67)

3.1 General 3 Diagnostic Programs
EQUIUM M40/M45/Satellite M40/M45 Maintenance Manual
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3.1 General
This chapter explains the diagnostic programs which tests and diagnoses the functions of the
hardware components of this computer. The diagnostic programs can be classified into two
types: OPTION and DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
NOTE 1: This Diagnostic supports Satellite M40/M45 TECRA A4 dynabook VX/4
NOTE 2: Before running a test, be sure to:
1. Check that all the cables are connected securely.
2. Exit the application that is currently running and close Windows.
The OPTION includes the following functions:
Select All Items
Test All Items
Edit Batch Parameters
Load Batch Parameters
Save Batch Parameters
Log Parameters
Specify Log Viewer
Display Error Log File
DOS Shell
Exit to DOS
The DIAGNOSTIC TEST Devices include the following tests:
System Test
Memory Test
Storage Test
Video Test
Communication Test
Peripheral Test
Audio Test
DMI Read/Write
System Information
Before running the diagnostic programs, get the following tools prepared:
A Service Diagnostic BOOT CD
A Formatted FLOPPY DISK
A Test Media CD (A-BEX TEST CD-ROM TCDR-702)(for CD-ROM test)
A Test Media DVD (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1)
An External Monitor (for DISPLAY test)