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Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

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Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows s When you access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of all system components appears on the screen before the Compaq Diagnostics window opens. s You can display more or less information from anywhere within Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level on the menu bar. s Compaq Diagnostics for Windows are designed to test Compaq components. If non-Compaq components are tested, the results may be inconclusive. Displaying System Information 1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. s In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Diagnostics. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆCompaq Diagnostics. 2. Select Categories, then select a category from the drop-down list. s To save the information, select FileÆSave As. s To print the information, select FileÆPrint. 3. To close Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select FileÆExit. Running a Diagnostic Test 1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. s In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Diagnostics. s In Windows NT 4.0, select StartÆProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆCompaq Diagnostics. 2. Select the Test tab. 3. In the scroll box, select the category or device you want to test. 4. Select a test type. s Quick Test-Runs a quick, general test on each device in a selected category. s Complete Test-Performs maximum testing on each device in a selected category. 15-6 Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities

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15-6
Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities
Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
■
When you access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of
all system components appears on the screen before the
Compaq Diagnostics window opens.
■
You can display more or less information from anywhere
within Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level
on the menu bar.
■
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows are designed to test
Compaq components. If non-Compaq components are tested,
the results may be inconclusive.
Displaying System Information
1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.
■
In Windows 95 or Windows 98
select Start
˘
Settings
˘
Control Panel
˘
Compaq Diagnostics.
■
In Windows NT 4.0
select Start
˘
Programs
˘
Administrative Tools
˘
Compaq Diagnostics.
2. Select Categories, then select a category from the
drop-down list.
■
To save the information, select File
˘
Save As.
■
To print the information, select File
˘
Print.
3. To close Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select File
˘
Exit.
Running a Diagnostic Test
1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.
■
In Windows 95 or Windows 98
select Start
˘
Settings
˘
Control Panel
˘
Compaq Diagnostics.
■
In Windows NT 4.0,
select Start
˘
Programs
˘
Administrative Tools
˘
Compaq Diagnostics.
2. Select the Test tab.
3. In the scroll box, select the category or device you want
to test.
4. Select a test type.
■
Quick Test
—Runs a quick, general test on each device in a
selected category.
■
Complete Test
—Performs maximum testing on each
device in a selected category.