Toshiba Satellite A70 - Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics; The Diagnostic Test

3.1 The Diagnostic Test 3. Tests and Diagnostics
3.1 The Diagnostic Test
This chapter explains how to use the Test & Diagnostic program to test the functions of the
computer’s hardware modules. The Test & Diagnostic Program is stored on the T&D diskettes.
The program consists of a series of tests that run automatically when the Diagnostics Program
items are selected and executed.
NOTES: To start the diagnostics, follow these steps
1. Check all cables for loose connections.
2. Exit this program when you are at Main Menu.
The TEST & DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM contains the following functional tests:
 CONFIG CHECK TEST
 DMI CHECK TEST
 PIO LOOPBACK TEST
 IEEE1394 TEST
 SPEAKER AUDIO TEST
 FAN ON/OFF TEST
 MAIN BATTERY CHARGE TEST
 FDD TEST
 CD-ROM TEST
 KEYBOARD TEST
 MOUSE(PAD) TEST
 LCD PIXELS MODE TEST
 LID SWITCH TEST
 HDD R/W TEST
 LAN TEST
 RTC TEST
You will need the following equipment to perform some of the Diagnostic test programs.
 The diagnostics diskette (2 pcs)
 A printer loopback connector (PIO Loopback Test)
 A formatted working diskette for the floppy disk drive test (Floppy Disk Drive Test)
 A data CD disc (CD-ROM Test)
 A LAN loopback connector (LAN Test)
 IEEE1394 Link Cable
The following sections explain how to execute the Test & Diagnostic Program and detail the
tests within the program.
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