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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Introduction to the Dimension Service Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Hardware Installation
Physical Location of the System Modules
Central Module Installation and Configuration
Workstation Installation
Tilt and Swivel Installation
Shared Parallel Printer Installation
Shared Serial Printer Installation
Local Modem Installation
Local Mouse Installation
Chapter 2 - Troubleshooting
Auto-Boot Diagnostics
Preliminary Troubleshooting (Boot Sequence)
System Troubleshooting
Boot Problems
Hang Problems
Printer Problems
Printer Problems in MAINT
Application Installation Problems
Asynchronous Communications Problems
TPA (Workstation Memory) Problems
Dbase II Problems
Miscellaneous Application Problems
Fixed Disk Problems
Monitor Problems
Keyboard Problems
Miscellaneous Problems
Tape Drive Problems
Testing the Central Module Power Supply
Power Supply Troubleshooting Chart
Testing the Central Board
Chapter 3 - Diagnostics
Supplemental Tools
Self-Tests
Service Diskettes
Loading Service Diskettes
Service Diskette #1
Test Options
Service Diskette #2
Diskette Drive Test
Fixed Disk Format and Label Writer
Test Fixed Disk Drives
Error Screens and Codes
Error Code Matrix
Service Diskette #3
Loading Service Diskette #3
Technician Menu
Interpreting Drive Status Bytes
Chapter 4 - Subassembly Removal
Workstation Board
8087 Board
OMNINET Board
Tape Drive Interface Board
Workstation 128K/384K Expansion RAM Board
Power Supply
Central Board Expansion RAM
Bus Board 4-1
Central Board
Diskette Drive
Fixed Disk Drive
Tape Drive
Installing a New Central Board
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Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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Preliminary Troubleshooting (Boot Sequence)
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System Troubleshooting
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Power Supply Troubleshooting Chart
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