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3.5 Main Menu Options
The Main Menu provides six options as shown in Figure 3–1.
Figure 3–1: Main Menu
MAIN MENU Release nnn Version xx.xx
1 - Test the System
2 - Display System Configuration and Devices
3 - Display the System Utilities Menu
4 - Display the Service Menu
5 - Display the Connect/Ignore Menu
6 - Select Single Device Tests
Type the number; then press the RETURN key.
NOTE: The MDM release and version numbers are represented by nnn and
xx.xx in the displays provided throughout this chapter.
Select an option by typing its number and
Return
.
The next six sections describe the options on the Main Menu.
3.5.1 Test the System Option
The Test the System option tests the devices it sees in your system and
how they work together. You can select this option at any time without
jeopardizing data.
After you select this option, the diagnostics are prepared for testing. If this
is the first option you selected, the diagnostics are loaded. Loading takes
several minutes. After loading completes, you are prompted to press
Return
.
After you press
Return
, an explanation of the testing procedures appears.
When you are ready to begin the test, press
Return
. Your system displays
Begin Device Tests.
As each device passes the test, it is listed on your terminal screen.
NOTE: Because of the similarity of some communication options, MDM sees
them as the same device. A CXA16 and CXB16 appear the same to MDM. A
generic device name, DH–CX0, is listed for such options, and the last letter
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