******************* READ ME **********************

The information in this READ ME file refers to the MacTest Pro (G3) and MTP Emergency (G3) applications and test modules, and is effective as of March 2004. This information may supersede some sections of the MacTest Pro (G3) User's Guide, which is in the Documentation folder on the CD.

This March 2004 Macintosh Family Diagnostics update mailing consists of one new CD: MacTest Pro (G3), March 2004 version 7.5.2. MacTest Pro (G3) has been qualified on all iMac G3 (Slot-Loading), PowerBook (FireWire), iBook (FireWire), iBook (Dual USB), iBook (Late 2001), iBook (14.1 LCD), iBook (16 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM), iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM), iBook (32 VRAM), iBook (14.1 LCD 32 VRAM), iBook (800 MHz 32 VRAM), iBook (900 MHz 32 VRAM), and iBook (14.1 LCD 900 MHz 32 VRAM) systems released as of March 2003. The March 2004 MacTest Pro (G3) version 7.5.2 CD replaces the March 2003 MacTest Pro (G3) version 7.5.1 CD.

Launch MacTest Pro after booting from the MacTest Pro CD. Instructions for using the CD are included in the "How To Use This CD" file, and in the User's Guide.

The diagnostic tests on this CD have been qualified with Mac OS 9.2.2 (with Mac OS ROM file v9.7.1).

Note regarding other Macintosh computers:
The following CDs should be used with other Macintosh computers: 

(1) MacTest Pro (G4), March 2003, version 7.8.1, for use with all iMac (Flat Panel) 15-inch computers only, released as of March 2003.

(2) MacTest Pro (G4), December 2002, version 7.7, for use with all eMac, iMac (17-inch Flat Panel), PowerBook G4, and Power Mac G4 systems released as of December 2002 except for the Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics) CPU. This CD's Finder name is "MacTest Pro (G4)".

(3) MacTest Pro for Power Mac G4, July 2000, for use with the Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics). This CD's Finder name is "MacTest Pro (G4)".

(4) MacTest Pro for Power Macintosh G3 and iMac, February 2000, for use with all PowerPC G3 systems released as of February 2000. This CD includes support for all Tray-Loading iMacs. Due to memory limitations, this CD does not support iBook systems configured with 32 MB of RAM. This CD's Finder name is "MacTest Pro (G3+iMac)".

(5) MacTest Pro for Power Macintosh, December 1998, for use with Power Macintosh and PowerBook computers released prior to the introduction of the PowerPC G3 systems in October 1997. This CD's Finder name is "MacTest Pro (PPC)".

(6) MacTest Pro for 680x0-based Macintosh computers, February 1996, for use with Macintosh and PowerBook computers based on the Motorola 680x0 chips. This CD's Finder name is "MacTest Pro".

Note regarding the Apple Test Disc 2 CD:
The "Test Disc 2" CD is included in the Macintosh Family Diagnostics Starter Kit. This CD is not bootable, and there are no applications on it that can be launched. It is used during MacTest Pro's diagnostic test for the optical drive. A dialog box will request that this CD be inserted if it is needed. Complete instructions for testing the optical drive are included in the User's Guide section on "CD/DVD/DAT Tests".

****************** WHAT'S CHANGED *****************

The March 2004 update of the MacTest Pro (G3) CD uses Mac OS 9.2.2 with Mac OS ROM file v9.7.1. 

** Applications **
The MacTest Pro and MTP Emergency applications on this CD will only work with PowerPC G3 computers. The version numbers are as follows:

• MacTest Pro for G3, v1.0.3 
• MTP Emergency (G3), v1.0.7

** Test Modules **
The MacTest Pro test modules on this CD will only work with PowerPC G3 computers. They include the following:

• CD/DVD/DAT Tests (G3), v1.1.3
• Hardware Info (G3), v1.7
• Logic Board Tests (G3) v2.6 
• Mass Storage Device Tests (G3), v1.0.3
• RAM/VRAM Tests (G3), v1.0.1
• Software Info (G3), v1.1
• System Software Tests (G3), v1.0.1

** Utilities **
AppleVision Recovery Utility
The AppleVision Recovery software corrects a rare malfunction with AppleVision 1710 and AppleVision 1710AV monitors.

Display Adjustment Utility v4.2 
Supports adjustments to the Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One, iMac and iMac (Slot-Loading) computers.  

USB Display Service Utility v3.0 
Supports adjustments for the Apple Studio Display (21" CRT, 19.8" VIS) with USB connector, and the Apple Studio Display (17" CRT, 16" VIS) with Apple Display Connector (ADC).

Display Service Utility v4.2.1 
Should be used for all Apple displays and built-in displays except for the Apple Studio Display (21" CRT, 19.8" VIS) with USB connector, the Apple Studio Display (17" CRT, 16" VIS), and built-in displays on Power Macintosh G3 All-in-One and iMac computers, as noted above.

For more information please refer to Service Source Online at:

http://service.info.apple.com

WARNING: Failure to follow appropriate take-apart and adjustment procedures for displays can lead to incorrect adjustments and the possibility of injury. Please refer to the Service Source documentation for the display you are testing.

************ KNOWN ISSUES & WORKAROUNDS  ************

The "Known Issues & Workarounds" listed here are either new with this release or represent issues that all MacTest Pro users MUST be aware of. 

• MacTest Pro (G3) v1.0.3 application
Do not perform any desktop activities while the logic board or memory tests are running (such as typing or clicking the mouse outside of the MacTest Pro main window).

Always restart the computer after running MacTest Pro (G3) or MTP Emergency (G3). If you run MacTest Pro, quit, and launch any application the machine may crash (this can even happen if you relaunch MacTest Pro). This does not indicate a problem with the machine being tested. The work around is to restart the computer. 

In some situations, the Revert button in the Setup window of test modules may not revert the settings correctly. For example, the Setup window for the current version of the CD/DVD/DAT Tests test module exhibits this incorrect behavior. The work around is to close the Setup Window, re-open the Setup window, and then make the necessary changes.

For PowerBook and iBook systems, closing the lid during tests will cause some of the tests to fail. Don't close the lid.

• MTP Emergency (G3) v1.0.7 application
Launch MTP Emergency (G3) after booting from the MacTest Pro CD.

The CPU clock speed that is displayed in the Hardware Info Log and by MTP Emergency (G3) is an approximation based on information gathered from the system. The speed information should be used for identification purposes only, not for benchmarking.

• CD/DVD/DAT Tests (G3) v1.1.3 
The CD/DVD/DAT Tests module cannot test the same optical drive that MacTest Pro has been launched from. This module must be run from the hard drive, in the following manner:

1. Boot the computer to be tested from its internal hard drive.
2. Copy the MacTest Pro (G3) : Configurations : Drives folder to the hard drive.
3. Confirm that the Energy Saver control panel state is set to "Never".
4. Launch MacTest Pro from the copied Drives folder, then select only the CD/DVD/DAT Tests module. MacTest Pro will prompt for a test disc.

The CD/DVD/DAT Tests (G3) cannot perform audible sound tests on computers using Apple CD/DVD Driver v1.3 or later. On computers using Apple CD/DVD Driver v1.3 or later, the sound tests will not be available in the setup window. To troubleshoot sound issues, you may wish to use the Apple CD Audio Player (or DVD Player) along with a known-good audio CD and the sound control panel. 

Unmount all media from any CD or DVD device you are testing before launching MacTest Pro. If the volume is not unmounted before testing the device, you may get an error from the Finder stating that there is a problem with the media.

The DVD tests can use either a CD-ROM Test Disc or the Apple DVD Test Disc.

• Logic Board Tests (G3) v2.6
The first versions of iMac (Slot-Loading) computers will not be able to run Ethernet tests. Use the February 2000 CD to test Ethernet on those machines. If looping is enabled the test module will loop up to a maximum time of 12 hours even if Looping Preferences are set beyond 12 hours.

• Mass Storage Device Tests (G3) v1.0.3
Mass Storage Device Tests (G3) is designed to test all hard drives and internal Zip drives released by Apple, when installed with Apple drivers.

• RAM/VRAM Tests (G3) v1.0.1
When you run the RAM/VRAM tests on certain configurations, the screen may go blank for a short period of time, or may appear distorted while running the RAM/VRAM tests.  This is only temporary, and does not indicate a problem with the logic board or RAM/VRAM under test.

****************** VERSION INFO ********************

Information about the current versions of the MacTest Pro (G3) applications and test modules can be found in the accompanying VERSION INFO file.
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