HP Kayak XU 03xx HP Kayak XU Series 03xx, Familiarization guide - Page 15

Running the MaxiLife Diagnostics Program Running the MaxiLife Diagnostics Program Can I run the HP MaxiLife Utility Diagnostics program when the computer is powered off? Yes, you can. However, the power cable must be connected to a wall socket. The Diagnostics program will run low-level tests on the memory, processor(s), VRM, power supply, video controller and the main clock generator on the system board (Board PLL). Even with the computer powered off (the LCD status panel will be blank), HP MaxiLife is still running and monitoring the state of the LCD buttons. If, one of the two buttons is pressed, the LCD status panel will display a second menu. To run the diagnostics option, proceed as follows: Press one of the LCD buttons, or to display the main screen. 5 Use the button to scroll through the menus until you reach the Diags option. Then press the button. 6 Use the button to select Power on. The main power supply is started, enabling the hardware monitoring chip to assess the status of the computer's components. NOTE Although the main power supply has been started, the computer does not continue to complete a normal boot. 7 Use the button to scroll through the Diags option. The system components are tested in sequence with the results being displayed on the status panel. Press the Next button to move on to the following test. If no errors are detected, you can exit the test session by pressing the button. The main power supply will be turned off and the LCD status screen will become blank. If an error is detected, a short message will be displayed indicating which component has a problem. For example: DIMM found:0 This indicates that there are no memory modules detected. NOTE The display of a warning with a flashing LED and message on the LCD status panel are not available when the computer has been powered off. 15