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52 IBM Mobile Systems - ThinkPad HMM Volume 3 Error Messages Messages generated by the software—the operating system or application programs—generally are text messages, but they also can be numeric. The following are the various error messages. . POST beep codes . POST error messages . Diagnostic error messages . Software generated messages . Multiple messages Error Message Description POST Beep Codes Sounds emitted from the speaker if POST finds a problem. One beep indicates POST completed successfully. Multiple beeps indicate a problem was found by the POST. POST Error Messages Displayed when POST detects hardware or configuration problems. Diagnostic Error Messages Displayed when a test program finds a hardware problem. Software Generated Error Messages Displayed if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information supplied with that software package. Multiple Messages The first error that occurs can cause additional errors. Always follow the suggested action instructions for the first error message displayed. Return Codes For the test programs to properly determine if a test Passed, Failed, or Aborted, the test programs check the error-return code at test completion. To register the test properly in the test log, the test programs must generate one of the following return codes: Return Code Description 0 Indicates device passed its test. 1 Indicated device failed its test. 2 or greater Indicates test stopped or aborted. ThinkPad 365 (2625) 53 Using the Diagnostics Test Programs To load the IBM ThinkPad 365 Advanced Diagnostics Diskette, see “Loading the IBM ThinkPad 365 Advanced Diagnostics Diskette” on page 51. The test programs provide tests and utilities for users and service or support professionals to troubleshoot even the most difficult problems. You can maneuver within the test programs by typing the first letter of a menu choice, or using the TrackPoint III pointer. 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 Spacebar Toggle modules on/off (or toggle tests on/off) F2 View test results log F10 Local menu 54 IBM Mobile Systems - ThinkPad HMM Volume 3 Viewing the Test Groups As you move the cursor bar up or down in the Module Tests menu, 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. Module Testing Mode If the Quick Check does 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 the test for all selected modules. To start the Module Tests: Attention To use the IBM ThinkPad 365 Advanced Diagnostics Diskette, you must have at least 500KB of free memory. Be sure to read the “README.PO” file on the IBM ThinkPad 365 Advanced Diagnostics Diskette before using the following instructions. 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Insert the IBM ThinkPad 365 Advanced Diagnostics Diskette into drive A. 3. Power-on the computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and proceed to the Main Menu. Allow two to four minutes for the diagnostic programs to load. 5. At the Main Menu, select Diagnostics. 6. At the Diagnostics Menu, select Module Tests. 7. At the Module Tests Menu, select the modules to test. 8. Use the up and down arrow keys (¬ and ®) to move the highlight bar from one selection to the next. 9. Press Enter to run the tests. 10. Do not press any key until prompted, then follow the instructions on the screen. 11. Follow the instructions on the screen. 12. Select Exit. Running Selected Module Tests To run a selected tests for a test group: 1. Use the up and down arrow keys (¬ and ®) to move the cursor to your selection. 2. Press Enter. Note: A “DIAMOND” appears next to your selection. ThinkPad 365 (2625) 55 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. Pres...

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