messages in an error log. This procedure is normally used
to diagnose an intermittent problem.
Note: The errors must be logged to a diskette drive or to
a printer. If recording errors on a diskette, use a
copy of the Advanced Diagnostics diskette that is
not write-protected. Do not run any diskette
tests when logging to a diskette drive. Do not
run a parallel port test when logging to a
printer.
Creating the Error Log
1. Insert the Advanced Diagnostics diskette into the
diskette drive.
2. Press 0 (SYSTEM CHECKOUT), then press Enter.
3. Depending on the options installed in the computer,
questions about attached devices might appear on
the display. Answer as required; then press Enter.
4. Press Y or N (IS THE LIST CORRECT (Y/N)?), then
press Enter.
5. Press 2 (LOG UTILITIES), then press Enter.
6. Press 0 (START ERROR LOG), then press Enter.
7. Press 0 or 1 (LOG TO DISKETTE, OR PRINTER
(0/1)?), then press Enter.
8. If you are logging to diskette, press A (ENTER THE
DRIVE ID FOR ERROR LOG?), then press Enter.
9. Press 9 (END LOG UTILITIES), then press Enter.
Starting the Test
1. Press 1 (RUN TESTS MULTIPLE TIMES), then press
Enter.
2. Select the device you suspect has a failure, then
press Enter.
3. Select the number of times to run the test; then press
Enter.
4. Press N (WAIT EACH TIME AN ERROR OCCURS
(Y/N)?), then press Enter.
5. Follow any instructions on the display and select all
available tests.
Note: Do not press any keys during the keyboard
test.
6. To end (RUN TEST CONTINUOUSLY), press and
hold Ctrl; then press Pause. The computer
completes testing and returns to the Installed Devices
menu.
Displaying the Error Log
1. Depending on the options installed in the computer,
questions about attached devices might appear on
the display. Answer as required; then press Enter.
2. Press Y or N (IS THE LIST CORRECT (Y/N)?), then
press Enter.
3. Press 2 (LOG UTILITIES), then press Enter.
4. Press 2 (DISPLAY LOG), then press Enter.
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