Real Timer Test - Toshiba T4500 User Manual

This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD.
Subtest 10 W-R-C Specified Address
This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the
data and compares it to the original data.

3.12 Real Timer Test

To execute the Real Timer Test, select 9 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and
follow the directions on the screen. The real timer test contains three subtests that test the comput-
er's real timer functions. Move the highlight bar to the subtest you want to execute and press
Enter.
Subtest 01 Real Time
A new date and time can be input during this subtest. To execute the real time
subtest, follow these steps:
1. Select Subtest 01 and the following message will appear:
2. If the current date is not correct, input the correct date at the "Enter new
date" prompt and press Enter. The following prompt will appear:
Enter new time :
3. If the current time is not correct, input the correct time in 24-hour format.
Pressing Enter toggles between the time and the date. To exit, press Ctrl +
Break.
Subtest 02 Backup Memory
This subtest performs the following backup memory check:
Current date : XX-XX-XXXX
Current time : XX:XX:XX
Enter new date:
PRESS [ENTER] KEY TO EXIT TEST
Writes 1-bit of "on" data to address 01h through 80h
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