Fixing Device Related Problems; Running The System Verification Test - Toshiba Satellite 110 Series User Manual

Fixing Device Related Problems

If you don't have a hardware conflict, but you think your problem
could be related to one of your computer's devices, the first thing
to do is run a system verification test. A system verification test
confirms that all the devices connected to the computer are work-
ing. This includes testing the memory, hard disk, disk drive, etc.
Once you have done that, read the rest of this section that describes
problems and solutions related to specific devices.

Running the System Verification Test

To verify the system, follow these steps:
1 Turn the computer off.
2 Hold the spacebar as you press the power button.
If Resume Mode is on, hold the spacebar as you press the reset
button.
System verification displays the following message for a few
seconds as the computer tests memory:
(C) Copyright 19>xx Toshiba Corp. All rights reserved.
MEMORY TEST xxxxKB
Successful Test Results
If the system verifies that all components connected to the system
are functional, the computer sounds a short beep then starts the
operating system.
Unsuccessful Test Results
If the system verification test fails, the computer does one of the
following:
Stops updating the memory counter and does not proceed to
display information or messages.
Sounds a beep but displays no new messages.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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