Hardware And System Checklist; System Start-Up; Self Test - Toshiba SATELLITE 2610 Series User Manual

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

 System start-up

 Self Test

 Power

 Password

 Hotkeys

 Keyboard

 LCD panel

 Hard disk drive

 CD-ROM drive

 DVD-ROM drive

 Diskette drive
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:

 Self Test

 Power Sources

 Power-on Password
Self test
When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and
the following will be displayed:
This message remains on the screen for a few seconds.
If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating
system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware
Setup or TSETUP program, the computer tries to access FDD, HDD or the
CD-ROM drive first.
If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed:

 The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or
messages except the Toshiba logo.

 Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not
function normally.

 The screen displays an error message.
Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC card and
memory module connections. If the test fails again, contact your dealer.
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