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Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT)

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2-11 Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT) NOTE: Before you run Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT), you must create a diagnostics diskette. Refer to the section "Creating a Diagnostics Diskette" in this chapter for instructions. 1. Restart your workstation from the diagnostics diskette you have created. 2. Press Enter to bypass the welcome screen. 3. Select either Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT). When running TEST: 1. Select the option to view the device list. A list of the installed hardware devices appears. 2. Verify that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. This utility will detect all devices manufactured by Compaq; devices from other manufacturers may not be detected. t If the list is correct, select OK and go on to step 3. t If the list is incorrect, be sure that any new devices are installed properly. If you do find an installation problem, call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. 3. Select one of the following from the test option menu: t Quick Check Diagnostics-This option runs a quick, general test on each device with a minimal number of prompts. If errors occur, they are displayed when the testing is complete. t Automatic Diagnostics-This option runs unattended, 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 a log of errors. t Prompted Diagnostics-This option allows maximum control over the device testing process. You can choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to print or file a log of errors. Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP200 Reference Guide
Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View
System Information (INSPECT)
NOTE
:
Before you run Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information
(INSPECT), you must create a diagnostics diskette. Refer to the section
”Creating a Diagnostics Diskette” in this chapter
for instructions.
1.
Restart your workstation from the diagnostics diskette you have
created.
2.
Press
Enter
to bypass the welcome screen.
3.
Select either
Computer Checkup (TEST)
or
View System Information
(INSPECT)
.
When running TEST:
1.
Select the option to view the device list. A list of the installed hardware
devices appears.
2.
Verify that TEST correctly detected the devices installed. This utility
will detect all devices manufactured by Compaq; devices from other
manufacturers may not be detected.
If the list is correct, select
OK
and go on to step 3.
If the list is incorrect, be sure that any new devices are installed
properly. If you do find an installation problem, call your Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
3.
Select one of the following from the test option menu:
Quick Check Diagnostics—
This option runs a quick, general test
on each device with a minimal number of prompts. If errors occur,
they are displayed when the testing is complete.
Automatic Diagnostics—
This option runs unattended, 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 a
log of errors.
Prompted Diagnostics—
This option allows maximum control
over the device testing process. You can choose attended or
unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to print or
file a log of errors.