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3 Tests and Diagnostics
dynabook PORTEGE A30-E/TECRA A30-G,-J/dynabook S Series Maintenance Manual (960-931) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-1
3.1 Test program for maintenance
The test program for maintenance consists of the following items;
 Check and update of ME FW information
 Check of hardware information
 Check and update of BIOS information
 Check and update of EC/KBC information
 Diagnostic test programs
In addition, the tool for setting to “Battery Off mode” state might be released separately.
3.1.1 Check and update of ME FW information
The ME FW version is checked and if the update is needed, the message is displayed.
3.1.2 Check of hardware information
The information about hardware, such as HDD/SSD, memory and DMI, is displayed.
If no DMI information is registered, the message to request the DMI information registration
is displayed.
3.1.3 Check and update of BIOS information
The BIOS version is checked and if it is not the latest one, the message to confirm if update
is needed or not.
3.1.4 Check and update of EC/KBC information
The EC/KBC version is checked and if it is not the latest one, the message to confirm if
update is needed or not.
3.1.5 Diagnostic test programs
There are programs to write the HW information and to check the function of HW
components in the diagnostic test.