IBM 2179 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Contents

Chapter 3. DiagnosticsSetup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . 5Diagnostics and test information . . . . . . . 5IBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 6Diagnostics program download . . . . . . . 6Starting the IBM PC Enhanced DiagnosticsProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Navigating through the diagnostics programs . . 7Running diagnostics tests . . . . . . . . . 7Test selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7IBM PC Enhanced Memory Diagnostics . . . . 7Alert-On LAN test . . . . . . . . . . . 8Asset ID test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Hard file Smart test . . . . . . . . . . . 9Fixed Disk Optimized Test . . . . . . . . . 9Quick and Full erase - hard drive . . . . . . 9Iomega Zip drive test . . . . . . . . . . 10Asset EEPROM backup . . . . . . . . . 10Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . . . 10Hard disk drive boot error . . . . . . . . 11When to use the Low-Level Format program . . 12Preparing the hard disk drive for use . . . . . 12Setup Utility programAttention:A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) might exist on the computer you are servicing.Running the Setup Utility program might alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings and verify thatthe settings are in place when service is complete.The Setup Utility (configuration) program is stored in the permanent memory ofthe computer. This program includes settings for the following:v System Summaryv Product Datav Devices and I/O Portsv Start Optionsv Date and Timev Advanced Setupv System Securityv Power ManagementTo run the Setup Utility program, use the following procedure.1. Power-off the computer and wait for a few seconds until all in-use lights go off.2. Power-on the computer.3. When the Setup Utility prompt appears on the screen during start-up, press F1.The Setup Utility menu will appear.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.5. When finished, select System Summary to verify that any configurationchanges have been accepted.Diagnostics and test informationThe following tools are available to help identify and resolve hardware-relatedproblems:v Beep Codesv IBM PC Enhanced Diagnostics© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 5