Running the System Diagnostics 95System Diagnostics Testing OptionsClick the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testingoptions.Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window appears and allows youto select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results.Selecting Devices for TestingThe left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Devices are grouped by device typeor by module, depending on the option you select. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view itscomponents. Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a device, rather thanits components, selects all of the components of the device for testing.Selecting Diagnostics OptionsUse the Diagnostics Options area to select how you want to test a device. You can set the following options:• Non-Interactive Tests Only — When checked, runs only tests that require no user intervention.• Quick Tests Only — When checked, runs only the quick tests on the device. Extended tests will notrun when you select this option.• Show Ending Timestamp — When checked, time stamps the test log.• Test Iterations — Selects the number of times the test is run.• Log output file pathname — When checked, enables you to specify where the test log file is saved.Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing OptionsTesting Option FunctionExpress Test Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs device teststhat do not require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identifythe source of your problem.Extended Test Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take anhour or longer.Custom Test Tests a particular device.Information Displays test results.
