HP Deskpro ap230 Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP230 Hardware Reference Guide - Page 7

Windows 95 and later operating systems automatically recognize all Plug and Play devices installed. However, if the device is not a Plug and Play device or is not automatically detected after installation, follow these instructions:
 In Windows 95 and later operating systems, select the Add New Hardware icon in the Control Panel and follow the instructions on the screen.
 To reconfigure the computer in Windows NT version 4.0, use the software utility provided with the newly installed hardware. Compaq Configuration Record Utility The Compaq Configuration Record Utility is an online informationgathering tool similar to other Compaq management tools that run on computers. It gathers critical hardware and software information from various sources to give a complete view of the computer configuration. The Configuration Record Utility delivers a comprehensive configuration record, provides a means for automatically identifying and comparing configuration changes, and has the ability to maintain a computer configuration history. The information can be saved as a history of multiple sessions. The Compaq Configuration Record Utility is accessed via an icon in the Control Panel. When running the utility, information is automatically gathered on such items as the operating system version number, operating system parameters, and the operating system startup files. The utility then combines this information with information on the hardware configuration to deliver a comprehensive view of the computer. This utility allows resolution of problems without taking the computer off-line and assists in maximizing computer availability. The information obtained by the utility is useful in troubleshooting computer problems, and streamlines the service process by enabling quick and easy identification of computer configurations, which is the first step in resolving service cases. Hardware Reference Guide 1-3