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Computer Setup, Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software

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2-2 Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following choices: s Computer Setup s Computer Checkup (TEST) s View System Information (INSPECT) s Create a Diagnostics Diskette s Manage Diagnostics Partition s Exit from this Utility These options are described in the following subsections. Computer Setup Computer Setup allows you to configure your workstation's hardware and resolve resource conflicts. Computer Setup provides information you will need about your workstation if you need assistance from Compaq Customer Support. Setup can also be used: s To change factory default settings, and to set or change the system configuration, which may be necessary when you add or remove hardware. s To determine if all of the devices installed on the workstation are recognized by the system and functioning properly. s To determine information about the operating environment of the workstation. s To solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). s To establish and manage passwords and other security features. s To establish and manage energy-saving timeouts. IMPORTANT: Be sure to configure new options and drivers in your operating system after they have been configured by Computer Setup.

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2-2
Compaq Setup and Diagnostic Software
The Compaq Utilities menu consists of the following choices:
■
Computer Setup
■
Computer Checkup (TEST)
■
View System Information (INSPECT)
■
Create a Diagnostics Diskette
■
Manage Diagnostics Partition
■
Exit from this Utility
These options are described in the following subsections.
Computer Setup
Computer Setup allows you to configure your workstation’s hardware and
resolve resource conflicts. Computer Setup provides information you will
need about your workstation if you need assistance from Compaq Customer
Support. Setup can also be used:
■
To change factory default settings, and to set or change the system
configuration, which may be necessary when you add or remove
hardware.
■
To determine if all of the devices installed on the workstation are
recognized by the system and functioning properly.
■
To determine information about the operating environment of the
workstation.
■
To solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically
fixed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
■
To establish and manage passwords and other security features.
■
To establish and manage energy-saving timeouts.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to configure new options and drivers in your operating
system after they have been configured by Computer Setup.