IBM Aptiva 2159 Manual

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Command Line OptionsTo enter QAPlus/Pro commands:Note: Before beginning, ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled in the SetupUtility.1. Install the Diagnostics CD in the CD-ROM drive.2. Power-off, then power-on the system unit.3. Do not press F1 during POST.4. If any POST errors appear after POST, make a note of the errors andpress the Esc key.5. When the “Aptiva Diagnostics and Utilities Menu” screen is displayed,depress the zero key for a DOS prompt, then change the DOS promptto G:6. Type QAPLPRO/XXX (where /XXX represents one of the following fromthe list below) then press Enter.Keys ActionF2 View test results logF10 Local menu+ Next logical unit number (for example, LUN 1, LUN 2, and so on)− Previous logical unit numberCommand Action/B&W The /B&W command line option forces the program to load inBlack and White (Monochrome) mode, which is often morereadable on laptop computers./LOG=file The /LOG=file command line option directs the test programsto start using a specified Error Log file./INT10 The /INT10 command line option forces the test programs touse the BIOS for screen writes./OXXX The /OXXX command line option, where XXX=test group (forexample, MBD/MEM/VID/HDU/FDU/KBD/COM/LPT, and soon), omits the designated test group from testing./USRCONFIG=fileThe /USERCONFIG=file command line option tells the testprograms to look for a user diagnostic configuration file otherthan the default USERDIAG.CFG.Diagnostic Aids 3-9