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IBM ValuePoint - Type 64xx diskette test select menu

Applicable to: World-Wide

Diskette Test Select Menu:
This menu allows you to test the diskette drives and the control logic on the system board.

Diskette Test Select Menu
1 - Seek Test
2 - Write, Read, Compare Test
3 - Verify Diskette Test
4 - Speed Test
5 - Diskette Change Test

Press Esc to exit or select a number and press Enter.


1 - Seek Test: Tests the basic diskette seek operations, including sequential and random diskette drive head positioning.
2 - Write, Read, Compare Test: Tests the basic diskette operations, including a series of random seeks. Each seek is followed by a write, read, and comparison of data.
3 - Verify Diskette Test: Verifies data accessing and each sector.
4 - Speed Test: Measures the time required for one revolution of the diskette.
5 - Diskette Change Test: Tests the diskette change signal and write-protect feature as you remove and insert a diskette.


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Date Created

24-12-96

Last Updated

30-04-98

Revision Date

08-01-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

ValuePoint

Machine Type

6472, 6482, 6492, 6484, 6494

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