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Document ID: MCGN-3MLLLD

IBM PC300PL - System hang with QAPlus/PRO at CD ROM linear access test

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After booting the system to QAPlus/PRO diagnostics (DOS version) and selecting "Run All Tests," the system hangs at the CDROM Linear Access test.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
The hang condition is seen with, but not limited to, CDROM drives manufactured by Sony and Hitachi, tested under QAPlus/PRO diagnostics for DOS version 5.50.

FIX:
Download and run PC Doctor diagnostic software, file name T3GT03A.EXE, to test the system.

The IBM PC 300/700 Enhanced Diagnostic Diskette may be downloaded via the Internet from the IBM Personal Computer File Library by searching the following Internet URL:

http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/files.html

The IBM PC 300/700 Enhanced Diagnostic diskette may also be obtained from the IBM PC Company BBS system by calling 1-919-517-0001. Locate the "IBM PC 300/700 Files" (section #21) for the file titled:

T3GT03A.EXE - IBM PC 300/700 Enhanced Diag. Dskt. v1.8.312
T3GT03A.TXT - Text file describing the new diagnostic package.

QAPlus/PRO is a trademark of DiagSoft, Inc.
PC Doctor is a trademark of Watergate Software, Inc.


SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2DIAG PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPDIAG PSY2CDRM PSVPCDRM
D/T6562 6562 D/T6592 6592
68660 71028 UNCLASSIFIED


Search Keywords

QAPlus

Hint Category

CD-ROM Drives, Lock-up/Hang, Retain

Date Created

06-10-97

Last Updated

30-10-98

Revision Date

29-10-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6562, 6592

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H161282

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