Compaq 6500 Family manual Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette

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System Software & Restoration

Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette

AMI Diagnostics can also be run from the Boot Diskette Set created in Creating a Boot Diskette Set. If you would prefer to run AMI Diagnostics from diskette instead of CD, create a Boot Diskette Set now. To run AMI Diagnostics from diskette:

1.Insert Armada Boot Diskette 1 into the Floppy Drive and power on the notebook. Enter the System Setup Program by pressing [fn]+[F3] key combination when the Compaq logo appears.

2.Ensure that the Power Savings option on the Power menu is set to Disabled. Also ensure that Diskette Drive is the first entry in the boot priority list found on the Boot menu. Then select the Exit Saving Changes option found on the Exit menu. The notebook will automatically reboot. Refer to Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Notebook” for more information on making configuration changes in System Setup.

3.When the Compaq Armada Boot Floppy screen appears, press [Y] to proceed. The Armada Boot Floppy menu will appear.

[1]FDISK to partition your Hard Drive

[2]Format your Hard Drive

[3]Run AMI System Diagnostics

[4]Quit

4.Choose option [3] Run AMI System Diagnostics.

5.You will be informed that the AMI Diag Program files will be extracted to a RAM drive and that the process will take approximately one minute. Press [Y] to proceed.

6.When prompted remove Armada Boot Diskette 1 from the Floppy Drive and insert Armada Boot Diskette 2. Then press any key to continue. The utility will detect your system hardware configuration and extract the required compressed diagnostics files into RAM drive. Upon file de-compression the main menu will be displayed. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the desired selection: or simply press the key corresponding to the first letter of the menu item. Compaq recommends that you first view the HELP FILE for more information on using the diagnostics and for the latest release notes.

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents Configuring Your Notebook System Software & RestorationMemory Upgrades TroubleshootingAcronyms Acronyms MeaningSpecial Notices ViiViii Reference Guide Quick Setup GuideDocumentation Kit Html On-line Help Documentation KitRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Features Getting to Know Your ComputerComponent Description Components, Controls, and IndicatorsFront and Right Side Components Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back Components Back ViewBottom Components Bottom ViewControlling Power GoalActionUsing the Touch pad Touch padPlugging In and Turning On Touch Pad On-line HelpConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Using the Battery Preparing the Battery for UseBattery Removal and Installation Replacing the Battery8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery Installing the Battery 9a Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery User Responsibility Using Your ModemCountry Select Utility How to Use Country Select More InformationInstalling Optional Software System Software & RestorationSoftware Title Software Description Installing Documentation and ApplicationsApplication Description Utilities Utility Description Make Boot DiskettesUtilities AMI Diagnostics Using AMI Diagnostics on CDSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette Using the Compaq QuickRestore CD QuickRestore PreparationQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration System Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookRunning System Setup Updating Your Notebook Computers Configuration Menu Configurable FeaturesAlternate Key Function Helpful HintsLaunching Submenus Feature Settings Comments Main MenuAdvanced Menu \O Device Configuration SubmenuField Settings Comments EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Power Menu Password on UndockFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Feature Action Comments Exit MenuMemory Upgrades Installing Additional Memory Removing Memory Compartment CoverInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryTroubleshooting Compaq Web SiteTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause ActionRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting Feature Specification Technical SpecificationsGTX6300MD System Specifications Technical Specifications EnvironmentCompaq Customer Support Preparing for a Technical Support CallLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code Italy IndiaIsrael JapanNorway NetherlandsNew Zealand PolandTaiwan SwedenSwitzerland ThailandWorldwide Telephone Numbers VenezuelaRegulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series NumbersCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications European Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Energy Star Compliance Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Battery Recycling and Disposal Battery NoticePower Cords Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information FCC Rules and Regulations Part Modem NoticesFCC Regulations Part Canadian Department Of Communications Industry Canada IC NoticeSafety Notices British Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Package ContentsPower Requirements Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Guard Tone Ringer Equivalence Number RENHook Flash Speaker ControlRepeat Attempts Pulse DialingTiming Use as an Extension on an Approved Pabx Bell NoiseDialing Modes Additional FeaturesIdentification of Ports Available FacilitiesTo Telephone Sales International NoticeTo the customer Area Country Approval Number Europe Modem ApprovalsTelecom Network Approvals Asia PacificRegulatory Notices Index Index Index-2Index-3 Index-4