4-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting GuideError MessagesWhen you run a test group or subtest in the diagnostics,error messages may result. These particular error mes-sages are not covered in this guide because the errors thatgenerate these messages can be resolved only with atechnician’s assistance. Record the messages on a copy ofthe Diagnostics Checklist found in Chapter 5, and readthat chapter for instructions on obtaining technicalassistance.RAM Test GroupThe RAM Test Group subtests check all the directlyaddressable RAM. You should run the stand-alone RAMTest program (ramtest.exe) from the MS-DOS prompt if, forsome reason, the diagnostics cannot load into memory.The RAM Test program has switches so that you can setboth test limits and options for the subtests from theMS-DOS prompt. The switches listed in Table 4-3 can beadded to the end of the ramtest command line.The switches can be used in any order, but they must beseparated by a space.For example, to run the RAM comprehensive subtest10 times without pausing, stopping at a maximum of20 errors, and outputting the results to a file namedramtst.rpt, type the following command line at the MS-DOSprompt and press <ENTER>:ramtest -r10 -np -m20 -oframtst.rptTo view the Help screen that lists all of the ramtestcommand-line switches, type the following command at theMS-DOS prompt and press <ENTER>:ramtest?Audio Software Reset TestCompatibility ID TestInterrupt TestDMA TestFIFO RAM TestInitial Reset Status TestInternal Register TestDual Channel TestFM Sound Playback TestAnalog Sound Playback TestRecord and Playback TestTests the operation of the audio chip set.Tests the record and playback ability ofthe internal microphone and speakers.Table 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Tests (Continued)Test Groups Subtests DescriptionNOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the online System User’s Guide.
