Seek Test - TRIGEM CW3S20C Operation Manual

Seek Test

The Seek Test determines the seek capability of the hard disk
on the specified cylinder and head range. First, a sequential
seek is performed, followed by a random seek. Any errors
occurring during this test are displayed.
To perform a Seek Test:
At the Hard Disk Menu, highlight "Seek Test." Press
< ENTER
following fields in the Seek Test information box:
Disk Drive (C/D)
Disk Drive Type
Start cylinder number
End cylinder number
Start Head number
End Head number
Proceed (Y/N)
Each of these fields are described earlier in this tab under the
heading "Hard Disk Format Test."
When you have filled the first six fields with an appropriate
response, enter "Y" in the Proceed field. This will cause the
Activity box to appear on the right side of the screen. As the
test is performed, the cylinder numbers, head numbers, and
sector numbers are first displayed sequentially to the specified
range, then randomly displayed. "Seek" is highlighted with a
block cursor in the Activity box, and flashes during the entire
process. To abort the test, press <
aborted or finished, press
menu.
> . Fill in the appropriate response for each of the
ESC > . When this test is
< ENTER
> to return to the main
Advanced ROM Diagnostics
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