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Chapter 5 Perform Preventative Maintenance Checks/Services (PMCS)
After confirming that the power indicator has turned on, do not touch the power switch
until setup has started. Failure to observe this caution may result in damage to the hard
drive.
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Observe that the opening boot screen appears, memory is checked, and the Begin
Logon dialog box displays
Identify system irregularities, if any, during boot-up
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Take specified operator corrective actions as directed by the TM
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Complete the applicable blocks on a DA Form 2404 or 5988E IAW DA Pam 738750
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Submit completed DA Form 2404 or 5988E to appropriate maintenance authority
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Select OK on DOD security message to bring up the Logon to Window dialog box
Log on to the system
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Enter User name:
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Enter Password:
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Select the Domain: from the pull down menu by clicking on the down-arrow next to
the Domain: box
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Click OK.
Observe that the Windows Operating System desktop displays
NOTE
Log on per unit SOP, either as administrator or specific user name.
5-3 Perform During Operations Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
NOTE
For optimum performance, reboot the MCS workstations and gateways every 24 hours and
the servers every 72 hours.
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Periodically check the system's computer processing unit cooling fan to ensure that it is
operating properly.
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Periodically check the Windows OS System Tray to assess the status of the battery.
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Determine if the battery is charging or is charged if the system is on AC Power
NOTE
If the battery is being charged by the system a plug icon will appear in the system tray.
Placing your mouse over the icon will cause a dialog box to display showing the
percentage charge of the battery.
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Determine if the battery has enough power to sustain operations of the system if the
system is on battery power
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Observe any error messages or unusual actions by the system or application.
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Perform routine system maintenance.
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Periodically scan the system for viruses.
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Open the system's antivirus application
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Check to ensure that the antivirus program is using the latest virus definition file
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