Compaq 177620-006 manual Computer Diagnostic Features, Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

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Computer Diagnostic Features

Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

The Compaq Diagnostics for Windows (DFW) utility is a component of Intelligent Manageability that allows you to view information about the hardware and software configuration of your computer while running Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, and Microsoft Windows XP). It also allows you to perform hardware and software tests on the subsystems of your computer.

When you invoke Diagnostics for Windows, the Overview screen is displayed, which shows the current configuration of the computer. From the Overview screen, there is access to several categories of information about the computer and the Test tab. The information in every screen of the utility can be saved to a file or printed.

To test all subsystems, you must log in as the administrator. If you do not log in as the administrator, you will be unable to test some subsystems. The inability to test a subsystem will be indicated by an error message under the subsystem name in the TEST window or by shaded check boxes that cannot be selected.

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Sixth Edition May Document Part Number Contents Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesMenu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Tabs-Overview, Test, Status, Log, Error Installing Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsUsing Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Running Configuration Record Utility Compaq Configuration Record UtilityWindow File Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling AgentStarting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent Restoring Your Software Protecting Your SoftwareTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful Hints Problem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsSolving General Problems See the Hardware Reference Guide Control Panel Computer SetupNum Lock key Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsUse Computer Setup to check Under Error-checking, click Accessories System ToolsClick Start Programs ScanDiskStorage Storage Options OrderPower-On Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Options Power-On OptionsControllers in Storage Storage Storage Boot Order list Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsFrom the Control Panel Audio Devices, then clickSolving Audio Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsClick Shut Down or Turn Off Computer. The Turn OffTo select Shut Down or Turn Solving Mouse ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsUnder the Computer Setup Use the Computer Setup to disable the embedded NIC Using the Compaq Restore CDSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Scsi Problems Solving Scsi ProblemsStorage Boot Order, and enable Storage Controller Order,Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Compaq Customer Support Code/Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages Reference Guide for Control Panel. If the problemHardware Reference Guide for Control Panel ComputerNumeric Codes and Text Messages Hardware Reference Guide Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages ROM Bios Run Computer Setup Activity Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesNum Lock LED On Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Second on select Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using the Cmos Button Clearing and Resetting the CmosCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Introducing the Drive Protection System Drive Protection System DPSPanel Compaq Diagnostics Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelect Storage IDE DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupMicrosoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Setting up Analog/Digital Audio OutputMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NTClick Properties Click Settings Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Index-2 Protecting