Specifications

Seek Test
The Seek Test determines the seek capability of the hard disk
on the specified cylinder and head range. First, a sequential
seek is performed, followed by a random seek. Any errors
occurring during this test are displayed.
To perform a Seek Test:
At the Hard Disk Menu, highlight “Seek Test.” Press
< ENTER >. Fill in the appropriate response for each of the
following fields in the Seek Test information box:
Disk Drive (C/D) ?
Disk Drive Type
?
Start cylinder number ?
End cylinder number
?
Start Head number
?
End Head number ?
Proceed (Y/N)
?
Each of these fields are described earlier in this section under the
heading “Hard Disk Format Test.”
When you have filled the first six fields with an appropriate
response, enter
“Y” in the Proceed field. This will cause the
Activity box to appear on the right side of the screen. As the
test is performed, the cylinder numbers, head numbers, and
sector numbers are first displayed sequentially to the specified
range, then randomly displayed. “Seek” is highlighted with a
block cursor in the Activity box, and flashes during the entire
process. To abort the test, press <ESC>. When this test is
aborted or finished, press < ENTER > to return to the main
menu.
Advanced ROM Diagnostics
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