This section describes the diagnostic tests for the 3 1/2" floppy drive
that is in your system. The floppy drive diagnostic tests can generate error
messages associated with the hardware.
The following table describes the menu numbers and tests in the Floppy drive 3
1/2" diagnostic test menu.
| Test no |
Test |
Description |
|
1
|
Comprehensive drive test
|
Runs all tests in this menu in current mode.
|
|
2
|
Check drive status
|
Runs stress diagnostics on the selected devices.
|
|
3
|
Long read verify
|
Displays all testable system devices.
|
|
4
|
Short read verify
|
Displays the devices selected for testing.
|
|
5
|
Recalibrate
|
Enables you to select which system device for the stress test.
|
|
91
|
Enable/disable looping
|
Enables or disables continuous running of a diagnostic test. The test is stopped when Ctrl-C is pressed or when an error is encountered if option 92 is active.
|
|
92
|
Stop/continue on error
|
Starts or stops running a diagnostic test on an error. If looping is
enabled, as set by option 91, looping continues after an error is
encountered.
|
|
99
|
Exit
|
Exits diagnostics.
|