Compaq 178960-004 Software Reference Guide for the Compaq Deskpro Family of Pe - Page 20
Computer Diagnostics, Create a Diagnostics Diskette, Computer Checkup (TEST), Deskpro EP Series,
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Computer Diagnostics Compaq strongly recommends that you create a diagnostics diskette as soon as you begin to use the computer. This diskette will play an important role in the restoration process if you ever experience a major system failure. It will also allow you to run the Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT) diagnostic programs. Another Compaq diagnostic feature is Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Diagnostics for Windows), described later in this guide. Create a Diagnostics Diskette Deskpro EP Series, Deskpro EN Series, and Deskpro EN Series, Small Form Factor To create a bootable, DOS-based Diagnostic Diskette, * run the SOFTPAQ executable file found in C:\DIAGDISK\ to extract the necessary files. Insert a blank, 1.44MB formatted diskette into the diskette drive, then run C:\DIAGDISK\PDIAG\MAKEDISK.BAT. To obtain the SOFTPAQ executable filename, run DIR C:\DIAGDISK\SP*.EXE. * Depending on the model, this process may require two blank 1.44MB diskettes. Deskpro EN Series Using the Windows or Windows NT operating system: Click Start Æ Compaq Information Center Æ Create Diagnostics Disk. Insert a diskette into the diskette drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Computer Checkup (TEST) Use Computer Checkup (TEST) in the following instances: s To determine if all the devices installed on the computer are recognized by the system and functioning properly. Running TEST is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. Software Reference Guide 2-9