Dell Inspiron 2000 Specifications download pdf (Page 69)

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Test Provides a thorough explanation of the test procedure of each

highlighted test group subtest. An example of the Diskette subtest

floppy drive Seek Test is as follows:

Diskette

Drive A - floppy drive Seek Test

This test verifies the drive's ability to position its

read/write heads. The test operates in two passes: first,

seeking from the beginning to ending cylinders

inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from the

beginning to ending cylinders with convergence towards

the middle.

Versions Lists the version numbers of the subtests that are used by the Dell

Diagnostics.

Confirming the System Configuration

Information

When you boot your computer from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics

checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups

area on the main screen.

The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics:

● The system configuration information settings (stored in NVRAM) that you

selected while using the system setup program

● Identification tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard

controller, and other key components

● BIOS configuration information temporarily saved in RAM

Do not be concerned if the Device Groups area does not list the names of all the

components or devices you know are part of your computer. For example, you may

not see a printer listed, although you know one is attached to your computer. Instead,

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