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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. n 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 StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq Diagnostics. s In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅProgramsÅ Administrative ToolsÅCompaq Diagnostics. 2. Select Categories, then select a category from the drop-down list. s To save the information, select FileÅSave As. s To print the information, select FileÅPrint. 3. To close Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select FileÅExit. Running a Diagnostic Test 1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. s In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅCompaq Diagnostics. s In Windows NT 4.0, select StartÅProgramsÅ Administrative ToolsÅCompaq 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.