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General Checkout (2603)



General Checkout
  An external diskette drive must be attached to the computer to run the diagnostics program from a diskette. If an external diskette drive is not attached to the computer, do the following.
  1.  Run the POST (Power-On Self Test).
  2.  If you receive an error, go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'.
  3.  If you suspect an undetermined problem, go to 'Undetermined Problems'

  1.  Power-off the computer and all external devices.
  2.  Check all cables and power cords for correct connection.
  3.  Insert the Advanced Diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive.
  4.  Power-on all external devices.
  5.  Power-on  the computer and check for one short beep at the end of POST with a clear  and readable diagnostics menu displayed. If you did not get the  correct responses, go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'.
  6.  Run the advanced diagnostics tests. For information  on how to disable the password, see 'Power-On Password'.
  7.  Find your symptom below, then go to the appropriate page.  Otherwise, see 'Symptom-to-FRU Index', then go to 'Undetermined Problems'

Symptom Go to ...
Error Code or Message 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'
Configuration Problem 'Checking the Installed Devices List'
Power Problem 'Power Systems Checkout'
Memory Problem 'Memory Checkout'
TrackPoint II Problem 'TrackPoint II Checkout'

  For information about how to run diagnostics, error messages, passwords, and various other tests and service checks, go to 'Related Service Procedures'.

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