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Running Computer Checkup TEST, Quick Check Diagnostics, Automatic Diagnostics

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Diagnostic Tools 4-27 Running Computer Checkup (TEST) NOTE: Computer Checkup (TEST) will detect Compaq hardware. Devices from other manufacturers may not be detected. TEST is the primary diagnostics utility. TEST confirms whether or not the various workstation devices are recognized by the system and whether or not they are functioning properly. Use TEST in the following instances: s Quick Check Diagnostics-Runs a quick, general test on each device with a minimal number of prompts. If errors occur, they are displayed when the test is complete. s Automatic Diagnostics-Runs unattended and provides maximum testing of each device with minimal prompts. You can choose how many times to run the tests, to stop on errors, or to print or file an error log. s Prompted Diagnostics-Allows maximum control over the device testing process. You can choose attended or unattended testing, stop on errors, or print or file an error log. The TEST option, which may vary by product, checks the following: s CPU (main system) s Memory s Keyboard s Pointing device interface s Parallel interfaces s Graphics controllers s Diskette drives s Fixed disks s Serial interfaces s Installed Compaq devices (tape drive, SCSI device, or network status) NOTE: You must create a diagnostics diskette before you can run TEST. Instructions for creating and using the Compaq Diagnostic Diskette are located on the Compaq website: www.compaq.com

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Diagnostic Tools
4-27
Running Computer Checkup (TEST)
NOTE:
Computer Checkup (TEST) will detect Compaq hardware. Devices from other manufacturers may
not be detected.
TEST is the primary diagnostics utility. TEST confirms whether or not the various workstation
devices are recognized by the system and whether or not they are functioning properly. Use
TEST in the following instances:
■
Quick Check Diagnostics
—Runs a quick, general test on each device with a minimal
number of prompts. If errors occur, they are displayed when the test is complete.
■
Automatic Diagnostics
—Runs unattended and provides maximum testing of each device
with minimal prompts. You can choose how many times to run the tests, to stop on errors,
or to print or file an error log.
■
Prompted Diagnostics
—Allows maximum control over the device testing process. You
can choose attended or unattended testing, stop on errors, or print or file an error log.
The TEST option, which may vary by product, checks the following:
■
CPU (main system)
■
Memory
■
Keyboard
■
Pointing device interface
■
Parallel interfaces
■
Graphics controllers
■
Diskette drives
■
Fixed disks
■
Serial interfaces
■
Installed Compaq devices (tape drive, SCSI device, or network status)
NOTE:
You must create a diagnostics diskette
before
you can run TEST. Instructions for creating and
using the Compaq Diagnostic Diskette are located on the Compaq website: www.compaq.com