Yes, the diagnostics disks are used for CMOS setup on the AT. 'DEBUG'
from DOS can also be used, but that's a little too
(warning - bad pun
alert .. ) hard core for me.
The Advanced Diagnostics that I mentioned is for the PC and XT, and came
with the hardware maintenance and service manual. It has the low level
format routine for the 10MB XT hard disk, which is useful if your
controller doesn't have an onboard routine to do it. (I'm not sure
which ones do and don't.)
The regular Diagnostics disk are for the PC and XT, and are also a good
test of clone compatibility. Do not run them on a PCjr. :-)
Mike