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DMA Test Tests for the presence of a DMA channel on the system chip set, and determines if the DMA controller and the audio controller can exchange signals FM Sound Playback Test Tests whether the system can synthesize sounds and play them through the built-in speakers Analog Sound Playback Test Tests whether the system can play sampled sounds through the built-in speakers Record and Playback Test Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate a sampled sound from signals received from the built-in microphone The last three Audio subtests are interactive. In both the FM Sound Playback Test and the Analog Sound Playback test, a series of musical tones is played through the computer's built-in speaker(s). A message on the display asks if you hear the tones. Type y if you hear the tones; otherwise, type n. The third interactive test, the Record and Playback Test, checks the computer's built-in microphone and speaker(s). When prompted, press any key on the built-in keyboard and say your name in a normal tone of voice. NOTE: After you press the key, you have only a few seconds to speak your name. When prompted again, hit any key on the built-in keyboard to play back your voice through the built-in speaker(s). Type y if you hear your voice; otherwise, type n. If you press n, you are given another opportunity to run the Record and Playback Test. When prompted, type y if you want to try the test again (for instance, if you did not speak quickly enough after pressing a key to begin the test). Otherwise, press n. Other Test Group The Fan Control Test in the Other test group checks the function of the fan. The fan works with the air intake on the computer as part of the automatic thermal management system. Back to Contents Page

Section	Page
Local Disk	1
Introduction: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	2
Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	7
Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	8
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	9
Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	13
Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	14
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	15
Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	19
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	20
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	28
Modular Bay: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	38
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	41
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	55
Batteries: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	57
CD-ROM Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	64
Display: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	66
Diskette Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	69
Keyboard: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	70
PC Cards: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	74
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	77
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	78
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	83
I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	89
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	94
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	98
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	104
Save-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	108
Running the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	110
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	137
Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	143
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	152
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	162
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	176

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DMA Test

Tests for the presence of a DMA channel on the system chip set, and determines if the DMA controller

and the audio controller can exchange signals

FM Sound Playback Test

Tests whether the system can synthesize sounds and play them through the built-in speakers

Analog Sound Playback Test

Tests whether the system can play sampled sounds through the built-in speakers

Record and Playback Test

Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate a sampled sound from signals received from the

built-in microphone

The last three Audio subtests are interactive. In both the FM Sound Playback Test and the Analog Sound

Playback test, a series of musical tones is played through the computer's built-in speaker(s). A message on

the display asks if you hear the tones. Type

if you hear the tones; otherwise, type

The third interactive test, the Record and Playback Test, checks the computer's built-in microphone and

speaker(s). When prompted, press any key on the built-in keyboard and say your name in a normal tone of

voice.

NOTE: After you press the key, you have only a few seconds to speak your name.

When prompted again, hit any key on the built-in keyboard to play back your voice through the built-in

speaker(s). Type

if you hear your voice; otherwise, type

. If you press

, you are given another

opportunity to run the Record and Playback Test. When prompted, type

if you want to try the test again (for

instance, if you did not speak quickly enough after pressing a key to begin the test). Otherwise, press

Other Test Group

The Fan Control Test in the Other test group checks the function of the fan. The fan works with the air intake

on the computer as part of the automatic thermal management system.

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