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PC Server 315 - Using the Test Programs
Applicable to: World-Wide
The test programs provide advanced functions and utilities for service or support professionals to troubleshoot even the most difficult problems.
Program Navigation
You can maneuver within the test programs by typing the first letter of a menu choice, using the function keys, or using command-line options.
Intruder Alert
When you load QAPlus/PRO diagnostics, Intruder Alert checks for damage to the Diagnostic Diskette. If a virus or program alteration is detected, the diagnostic programs do not load.
To suspend Intruder Alert and continue loading the diagnostic programs, press Esc.
USING THE FIRST LETTER OF A MENU CHOICE
Throughout the test programs, pressing the first letter of an option on a menu is the same as moving to that item with the cursor and pressing Enter; however, this function is not enabled on Test Group Screens.
USING THE FUNCTION KEYS
Use the following keys to maneuver throughout the test programs:
Enter - Select an item, run the test module, or run the test
Down Arrow - Moves the cursor down
Up Arrow - Moves the cursor up
F1 - Calls up the appropriate Help information. Use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to scroll through the information. Pressing F1 from within a Help screen provides a help index from which you can select different categories. One of the important help categories is function key usage. Pressing Esc exits Help and returns to where you left off.
ESC - Go back to the previous menu
Additional functions are available in the Test Module Selection screen and the Test Group screen using the following keys:
TAB - Move to test group (or move to parameters)
SPACEBAR - Toggle modules on/off (or toggle tests on/off)
F2 - View test results log
F10 - Local menu
+ Next logical unit number (for example, LUN 1, LUN 2, and so on)
- Previous logical unit number
COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
The following Command Line Options are available when initially loading the diagnostic program from within its directory of a DOS operating system. Loading QAPlus/PRO from a DOS system command line allows selected tests and options to run with minimum memory.
At a DOS operating system prompt, where the QAPlus/PRO files reside, type QAPLPRO /XXX (where XXX represents one or more of the following from the list below) then, press Enter.
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/B&W |
The /B&W command line option forces the program to load in Black and White (Monochrome) mode, which is often more readable on laptop computers. |
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/LOG=file |
The /LOG=FILE command line option directs the test programs to start using a specified Error Log file. |
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/INT10 |
The /INT10 command line option forces the test programs to use the BIOS for screen writes. |
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/OXXX |
The /OXXX command line option, where XXX=test group (for example, MBD, MEM, VID, HDU, FDU, KBD, COM, LPT, and so on), omits the designated test group from loading. |
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/OALL |
The /OALL command line option omits all test groups from loading. This command can be used |
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/IXXX |
The /IXXX command line option, where XXX=test group (for example, MBD, MEM, VID, HDU, FDU, KBD, COM, LPT, and so on), loads the designated test group for testing. This option is helpful if you have insufficient memory available to load all of the test programs simultaneously. |
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/USRCONFIG |
The /USERCONFIG=FILE command line option tells =file the test programs to look for a user diagnostic configuration file other than the default USERDIAG.CFG. |
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/SCRIPT |
The /SCRIPT=FILE[,R] command line option with =file[,R] the ",R" runs the selected script. Please see "Scripting" for a description of scripting. |
As you move the cursor bar up or down in the Test Module Selection window, the right hand screen changes to show the attributes, parameters, and the selected tests of the corresponding Test Group. The diamond mark
indicates a module selected for testing.
The indicated attributes are characteristics of the selected test module that are used by the test programs to determine which tests to run or how to run selected tests. Attributes are also used to limit the allowable range of parameters (for example, - ending cylinder).
Parameters are values you select to establish the scope of tests. For example, you can select Extended Memory testing parameters and limit the testing to a specific range of test blocks by specifying the starting and ending memory block. This might be appropriate if prior experience indicates that problems are likely to exist in a specific area of memory. By selecting
these limiting parameters, you reduce memory testing time.
Scripting
Scripting allows you to select specific groups of tests, testing parameters, and options. Your selection is saved for later use as a test Script. To set up a test script, first select all the appropriate test groups and specific tests you want to run from the Module Testing section under Diagnostics. You should also select appropriate testing parameters and options. See "Program Navigation" for instructions to save a test script.
Changing Logical Unit Numbers
In some instances, you can have more than one logical unit number (LUN) for a particular module. LUNs represent individual devices within a test group or module. For example, you might have two diskette drives or two hard disk drives; or, you might have base and extended memory installed in the computer. This configuration might result in as many as two or three different LUNs in the Memory Test Group.
From either the Module Test Menu or the Test Group window, you can change to a different LUN (where applicable) by pressing the plus (+) key (next LUN), or the minus (-) key (previous LUN).
Test Group Specifications
In the upper-right-hand portion of the testing screen (or just the upper portion if you switched to an individual test group screen) are the specifications for the related test group.
Starting the PC Server 315 Diagnostic Diskette
NOTE:
The "PC Server System Board Diagnostic Diskette" contains the QAPlus/PRO diagnostics for the PC Server.
1. Insert the Diagnostics Diskette into drive A.
2. Power-on the computer.
3. When the Diagnostics MAIN MENU is displayed, press CTRL+A.
4. Select Diagnostics; then, press ENTER.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If an error is displayed, go to "Symptom-to-FRU Index."
MODULE TESTING MODE
If the test programs do not find a problem, or you want to perform in-depth testing, the Module Testing mode provides a method to run individual tests on a single module. For example, you can run an individual test for the diskette drive, or you can run groups of tests for several modules.
In the Module Testing mode, you can define how many times each test should run and how the test program should log the errors.
To start the Module Testing mode:
1. Start the diagnostics diskette. See "Starting the PC Server 315 Diagnostic Diskette."
2. Select DIAGNOSTIC from the Main Menu.
3. Select MODULE TESTS from the next menu.
4. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight bar from one selection to the next.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:
As you scroll down the selection menu, the Test Group window to the right changes to correspond to the highlighted Module.
RUNNING SELECTED MODULE TESTS
To run all selected tests for a test group:
1. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to your selection.
2. Press ENTER.
NOTE:
A diamond appears next to your selection.
RUNNING ALL SELECTED MODULES
To run all selected test modules:
1. Use the down arrow key to move the cursor to the last choice, RUN ALL SELECTED MODULES.
2. Press ENTER.
NOTE:
A diamond appears next to your selection.
CHANGING SELECTED TESTS IN TEST GROUPS
To change selected tests in a Test Group:
1. In the Module Tests Menu, use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to your selection.
2. Press TAB to move into the expanded Test Group window.
3. Scroll to the test you want to select or deselect.
ATTENTION:
Items indicated by a directly adjacent "*" (RED text on color screens) are destructive tests.
4. Press the spacebar at the highlighted test to toggle between select (indicated by a diamond) and deselect.
NOTE:
Pressing the first letter of a test does not activate the test, unlike menu operation.
5. Press ESC to return to the Test Group.
6. Press ENTER to run the selected tests.
RUNNING AN INDIVIDUAL TEST
To run an individual test:
1. From the expanded Test Group, use the up and down arrow keys to move to the highlighted bar to the test you want to run.
2. Press ENTER to run the test.
NOTE:
The results of the test appear in the lower-right-hand Test Log window. Also, if you enabled Test Logging, the results are recorded in the Test Log.
3. When the test completes, press Esc to return to the Test Group Menu.
Stopping the Tests
To stop running a specific test or stop testing after you have started a test, press Esc while the test is running. The test pauses at the first possible opportunity, and the Skip/Abort Test Menu appears with the following options:
Continue - The test program begins testing where it left off.
Skip to next - The test program skips the current test, but remaining test tests for the selected Test Module continue.
Skip to next - The test program skips the remaining tests in the group current test group.
Abort all tests - The test program stops and returns to the previous menu.
Diagnostics Control Keys
The following is a list of the Diagnostics Control Keys, when used and a description of the diagnostics response.
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DIAGNOSTICS RESPONSE |
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Ctrl+A |
Main Menu |
Allows you to select test from the sub menus that are highlighted with red letters. |
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Up and Down Arrow Keys |
Main Menu |
Highlights an item you want to select. |
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Space Bar |
Module Test Menu |
Adds a diamond to the left of the highlighted test. The test will run when RUN ALL SELECTED is highlighted and the Enter key is pressed. Also removes the diamond to the left of the item. The test will not run when RUN ALL SELECTED is |
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Tab Key |
Main Menu |
Selects the additional test for the Module Test Menu menu you are in. |
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+/- Keys |
Test Group Menu |
Selects additional test. The LUN displayed on the top right Test Group Menu shows which test is selected and how and remain (example LUN 1 of 2). |
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Date Created |
12-02-99 | |
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Last Updated |
12-02-99 | |
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Revision Date |
12-02-2000 | |
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IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
PC Server 315 | |
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8638 | |
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