Aptiva - 2161 Using the Advanced Diagnostic Test Programs

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Aptiva - 2161 Using the Advanced Diagnostic Test Programs

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Using the Advanced Diagnostic Test Programs

The test programs provide advanced functions and utilities for users and 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.

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.

Using the Function Keys

Use the following keys to maneuver throughout the test programs:

Keys

Action

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 Module Tests screen and the Test Group screen using the following keys:

Keys

Action

Tab

Move to test group (or move parameters)

Spacebar

Toggle modules on/off (or toggle tests on/off)

Keys

Action

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

To enter QAPlus/Pro commands:

Note: Before beginning, ensure that Rapid Resume is disabled in the Setup Utility.

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 and press 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 prompt to G:
6. Select the DIAGNOST directory.
7. Type QAPLPRO/XXX (where /XXX represents one of the following from the list below) then press Enter.

Command

Action

/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.

/LOG=file

The /LOG=file command line option directs the test programs to start using a specified Error Log file.

/INT10

The /INT10 command line option forces the test programs to use the BIOS for screen writes.

/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 testing.

/USRCONFIG

The /USERCONFIG=file command line option tells the test programs to look for a user diagnostic configuration file other than the default USERDIAG.CFG.

/SCRIPT
= file [,R]

The /SCRIPT=file[,R] command line option with the ",R" runs the selected script.

Note: You can use a "-" instead of a "/" as the command line switch.

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Diagnostics, Utility Software

Date Created

25-04-97

Last Updated

14-12-98

Revision Date

14-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2161

Model

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Keys	Action
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.

Keys	Action
Tab	Move to test group (or move parameters)
Spacebar	Toggle modules on/off (or toggle tests on/off)

Keys	Action
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	Action
/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.
/LOG=file	The /LOG=file command line option directs the test programs to start using a specified Error Log file.
/INT10	The /INT10 command line option forces the test programs to use the BIOS for screen writes.
/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 testing.
/USRCONFIG	The /USERCONFIG=file command line option tells the test programs to look for a user diagnostic configuration file other than the default USERDIAG.CFG.
/SCRIPT = file [,R]	The /SCRIPT=file[,R] command line option with the ",R" runs the selected script. Note: You can use a "-" instead of a "/" as the command line switch.

	Search Keywords
	Hint Category	Diagnostics, Utility Software
	Date Created	25-04-97
	Last Updated	14-12-98
	Revision Date	14-12-99
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2161
	Model
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes