Epson NB3s Product Support Bulletin

Also see for NB3s: Product guide User manual

EPSONProduct Support BulletinSubject: Proper Method for Running Benchmark and Diagnostics ProgramsDate: 06/04/93 PSB No: S-0158Page(s): 1 of 1 Originator: MWTThis bulletin describes the proper method for running any benchmark or diagnosticsprograms. This applies to any computer system.In most cases, the computer should be started using an MS-DOS boot diskettethat’s ‘clean’ - in other words, one with no CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.The appropriate executable can then be run, either from diskette or hard drive.There will be some exceptions to the above rule. In attempting to benchmark ortroubleshoot any add-on that requires a device driver (CD-ROM, local area network,etc.), obviously the necessary device driver(s) must be loaded. Also, someprograms will require a minimum number of FILES or BUFFERS to be defined inthe CONFIG.SYS file. Such programs will usually display this requirement if theyare run without the necessary CONFIG.SYS file.For the most consistent results, use the absolute minimal boot configuration that’sallowed by the hardware being tested.