Extended Test - GWSCAN 5.04 from Gateway Drivers CD 21.7 or Later

Note: Back up all data before proceeding.

  1. Place the Gateway Drivers CD 21.7 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 5.04 - Data Lifeguard Diagnostics main menu, use the DOWN ARROW key to select Extended Test, and then press ENTER.
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  8. On the Extended Test screen, you are informed that Quick Test will run first, followed by a Full Media Scan. Press the R key to begin the test.
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  9. When the Quick Test is complete, press the C key to continue with the Full Media Scan. Press any key to stop.

  10. When the Full Media Scan is complete, press the ESC key to return to the main menu.

  11. Additional options may be selected at this time or use the DOWN ARROW key to select Quit to exit the program.

  12. Restart the computer.