Service manual

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System Procedures
System Verification Tests
Use this procedure to verify your instrument is
functioning properly.
System Inspection & Cleaning
Computer
System boots properly
Check the Device Manager
Check the event logs
Step Action
1. If your desktop system is being newly
installed, or has been moved frequently,
remove the computer cover, reseat any
boards in the expansion slots, and verify the
internal cables are securely connected.
2. Visually inspect all external system wiring
for any damaged or unseated cables.
Replace any damaged cables as needed.
3. Check for excessive dust accumulation at
the power supply and computer vents. If
necessary, vacuum away the accumulated
dust outside of the isolated power supply
and computer.
4. Clean the exterior of the instrument and the
system accessories as described in
Chapter 1 of this manual, under Cleaning
the System.
5. Turn on power to the system and verify that
the ventilation fans are turning on the base
units and the computer.
Step Action
1. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to get to the logon
screen.
2. Log on to the system using your normal
username and password.
3. Verify the system boots to the Windows XP
desktop.
Step Action
1. Right click on My Computer, and select
Manage from the drop-down menu. The
Computer Management window opens.
2. Under System Tools, click on Device
Manager. The device list appears in the
right-side panel.
3. If necessary, click on the View menu item to
select the Devices by type view.
4. Verify all devices in the list are working
properly (no yellow question mark or
exclamation point shown on a device icon).
If a question mark or exclamation point is
present, right click on the affected icon and
select Properties from the drop-down menu
to explore the cause of the device failure.
You may need to contact a biomedical
engineer or VIASYS Customer Support for
assistance in resolving device issues.
Step Action
1. Right click on My Computer, and select
Manage from the drop-down menu. The
Computer Management window opens.
2. Under System Tools, click on Event Viewer.
The Application, Security and System Log
icons appear in the right-side panel.