HP 330 Service Information Manual page 175

Test Tools
Overview
Series 200/300 Test Tools is a software package for verifying the integrity of Model 330 and 350
cornputer systern installations. While the tests do not provide totally comprehensive system
diagnostics, they are a valuable tool for trained service personnel when installing, servicing, and
troubleshooting these computer's workstations. The tests can also be used by less-experienced
users and operators for determining whether or not professional assistance is needed to identify
and fix a systern malfunction.
The tests described in this manual are for testing and troubleshooting Series 300 systems that do
not require fonnal verification of operation before use. Series 300 HP-UX systems have a more
critical need for system verification tests, so these tests may be used as part of the standard
HP-UX operating system (HP-UX System Functional Tests and CS/80 Exerciser programs are
very similar to the equivalent tests described in this manual). The Series 300 Computer Tests
described in Part II of this manual can be used for troubleshooting beyond the testing level
provided by HP-UX test programs, provided the system being tested has an internal or external
flexible disc drive for loading and running the test software.
Series 200/300 Test Tools provide the following test capabilities when combined with the com-
puter's Boot ROM self-test.
Computer Tests
Series 300 Computer Tests for the Model 330 and 350 computers are supplied on one of two
discs, the other is for for Series 200 computers. They test the processor board, RAM, video and
interface electronics, and other functions.
System Functional Tests
Five discs contain these tests. The first disc contains the Pascal-based operating system envi-
ronment and the main menu; the other discs contains the test programs. These tests are used
to verify communication between the computer and supported peripherals. They do not add
significantly to the confidence levels achieved by the Boot ROM self-test program, though they
expand confidence in overall system integrity by providing visible proof that communication
with selected peripherals is correct and that interfacing is connected and set up correctly. The
tests do not provide any worst-case tests at maximum speed or similar margin-of-safety tests.
CS/80 Exercisers
CS/80 Exerciser Programs are supplied on a single disc and is used to verify that CS/80 disc
drives are correctly connected to the computer, and that the computer can successfully write
and retrieve data to and from the disc or tape. The Pascal-based program also provides access
to CS/80 disc and tape error logs for analyzing drive and media performance. This information
is useful for troubleshooting, and for planning preventive maintenance programs.
Troubleshooting
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