Toshiba Qosmio X500

Test Program for Field.
Qosmio X500 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 3
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.