Running Check SMART Status Using GWSCAN 5.09

Note: Back up all data before proceeding.

  1. Place the Gateway Drivers CD 23.9 or later in the CD/DVD drive. If a window opens, close it.

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. During restart, from the Select an option menu, select 2. Boot from the CD-ROM, and then press the ENTER key.
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  4. From the next Select an option menu, select 1. English, 2. French, or 3. Spanish, and then press ENTER.
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  5. On the Gateway Utilities Main Menu screen, press the X key to select Exit to a Command Prompt.
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  6. At the command prompt, type: Gwscan.exe. Press ENTER.

  7. From the GWSCAN 5.09 - Data Lifeguard Diagnostics main menu, use the DOWN ARROW key to select Check Smart Status, and then press ENTER.
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  8. When the Smart Status test is complete, to return to the main menu press the ESC key.
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  9. Additional options may be selected at this time, or to exit the program, use the DOWN ARROW key to select Quit.

  10. Restart the computer.