Epson Apex 200 User Manual - Page 185
Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check
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Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check Use this option to test the performance of the diskette drives installed in your computer. This test includes several checks that allow you to identify particular problems related to your diskette drives. Before running these tests, format a diskette to use for the tests that write data on the disk in the drive. To test a 1.2MB drive, you can use a 1.2MB or a 360KB diskette. However, to test the full capacity of the drive, use only a 1.2MB disk. Likewise, in a 1.44MB drive you can use a 1.44MB or a 720KB diskette, but a 1.44MB diskette is best to test the full capacity of the drive. In a 360KB drive, you can use only a 360KB diskette, and in a 720KB drive, you can use only a 720KB disk. Note The Format diskette option on the OPERATION MENU cannot format a 1.2MB disk. Therefore, to test a 1.2MB drive, use the MS-DOS FORMAT command to format a high-density diskette. You can select the individual tests from this menu: FLOPPY DISK DRIVE(S) AND CONTROLLER CHECK MENU 1 - Sequential seek check 2 - Random seek check 3 - Write, read check 4 - Speed check 5 - Disk change check 6 - Run all above checks 0 - Exit Enter selection number: Performing System Diagnostics C-21