GE Vivid 7 Service Manual

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7-7-1 Common Diagnostics - Utilities
Utilities has two tools, both inte nded for use when connecting fr om a remote connected computer:
1.) Disruptive Mode
2.) System Shutdown Figure 7-52   Common Diagnostics - Utilities 

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7-7-1-1 Disruptive Mode Disruptive Mode utility is used to  enable/disable Disruptive Mode.
Disruptive Mode must be used if a remote comput er is used to control Vivid 7. Example: InSite.
7-7-1-2 System Shutdown Intended for use from  remote computer. See:  System Shutdown on page 7-43.
Figure 7-53   Common Diagnostics - Utilities - Disruptive Mode Utility 

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7-7-2 PC (Back-End Processor) Dia gnostics, Non-Interactive Tests
The following sub-sections outline the non-interactive BEP Diagnostic tests.
7-7-2-1 CPU Tests
•CPU Test (All)  - This diagnostic performs a battery of tests on your CPU to ensure it is working 
properly. The following tests are a complete lis t of the tests performed on the PCs CPU. 
• CPU: Registers  - The CPU...

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7-7-2-1      CPU Tests (cont’d) •CPU: Transcendental  - Tests coprocessor transcendental commands F2XM1, FPATAN, FPTAN, 
FYL2X, FYL2XP1, FCOS, FSIN and FSINCOS. If  errors are detected, the failed commands are 
listed.
• CPU: MMX Arithmetic  - Tests MMX commands PADD, PSUB,  PMUL and PMADD. If errors are 
detected, the failed commands are listed.
• CPU: MMX Logical  - Tests MMX commands PAND,...

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7-7-2-2 Hard Drive Tests •Hard Drive Test (All)  - The Hard Drive test examines your hard disk drive using a series of tests 
to ensure that your drive can perform its functions.
The following tests are performed on your hard drive to ensure the hard disk controller and the drive 
mechanism are working correctly. The disk surface itself is also checked.
NOTE: The hard drive test can...

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7-7-2-3 Memory Tests •Memory Test (All)  - Eighteen test patterns are used to test memory locations. If errors are 
detected, the address of the block the error was  detected in is shown. During testing, these 
diagnostics will also look out for pa rity errors and other exceptions. These will  be added to the Test 
Log as errors if encountered. 
• Memory: Pattern Test  - The program uses...

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7-7-2-4 CD/DVD-ROM Drive Tests •CD-ROM Test (All)  - The CD-ROM test examin es the CD-ROM drive to make sure it is working 
properly. Use a data CD-ROM disc for these tests.  You cannot use an audio CD, such as a regular 
commercial music CD, with this test.
NOTE: The BEP is sometimes slow in recognizing a ne wly inserted CD-ROM disc. It is best to wait a 
few seconds after inserting a...

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7-7-2-5 Video Test •Video Test (All)  - This diagnostic tests your systems vi deo capabilities. This involves testing the 
video memory with 18 patterns,  testing your graphics acceleration, and text output. You will see 
these tests being performed on your monitor.
You can cancel this test at any time by hitting the Escape (Esc) key.
The following tests are performed on your monitor:
•...

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7-7-3 PC (Back-End Processor) Di agnostics, Interactive Tests
7-7-3-1 Keyboard Test
1.) Double-click  Keyboard Test from the PC Diagnostics interactive tests menu.
2.) Select the  EXECUTE
 button. A keyboard layout is displayed on which you can see the keys of a 
standard computer keyboard. Some of these keys are missing on Vivid 7.
3.) Press each key on your keyboard  once and make...

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7-7-3-2 Audio Test 1.) Double-click  Audio Test from the PC Diagnostic  interactive tests menu.
2.) To test the WAV sound reproduction select Left Ch annel, Right Channel, or Both Channels to test 
your speakers. You should hear a guitar chord.
3.) To test MIDI sound reproduction  select the button under MIDI. You should hear a few seconds of 
recorded music.
4.) Select the Beep button. You...