Ide Cd Tests - IBM xSeries 380 Hardware Maintenance Manual

IDE CD tests

The IDE CD-ROM drive tests include:
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IDE CD tray test
This test works only on CD-ROM drives with the ATAPI interface. Select this test to
make sure that the CD-ROM drive can eject a CD. The CD tray should open and close.
The CD-ROM drive must have an auto-eject feature for this test to work.
IDE CD data test
This test works only on CD-ROM drives with the ATAPI interface. This test reads all
logical blocks on a CD if the starting and ending block are not specified. Place any CD
in the CD-ROM drive before running this test and follow the screen instructions. This
test does not play audio CDs.
IDE CD audio test
A speaker must be attached to the CD-ROM drive before running this test. This test
plays all logical blocks if the starting and ending block are not specified. Place an
audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions.
IDE CD data integrity test
This test verifies the data transferred from the CD to the computer. Unlike the CD
Read test, this test requires a definition of the CD that must be provided as an external
file. This external file is supplied with AMIDiag, which will specify the filename
(CDTEST.INI) when you choose this test.
This test verifies the integrity of the data on the CD by comparing the data with the
pattern defined in the .INI file. Errors are generated if the read pattern does not match
the one specified in the .INI file. Select CD Data Integrity test from the IDE menu and
press <Enter>. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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IDE CD Tray Test
IDE CD Data Test
IDE CD Audio Test
IDE CD Data Integrity Test