HP DC5100 manual Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows

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Computer Diagnostic Features

Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows

To use the categories do the following:

1.Click Start > HP Information Center > Diagnostics for Windows. You can also select the Diagnostics for Windows icon, located in the Control Panel, by clicking Start > Control Panel, then select Diagnostics for Windows.

The screen displays the overview of the computer hardware and software.

2.For specific hardware and software information, select a category from the Categories pull-down menu or the appropriate icon on the toolbar.

As you move the cursor over the toolbar icons, the corresponding category name displays near the cursor.

3.To display more detailed information in a selected category, click More in the Information Level box in the lower left corner of the window or click Level at the top of the screen and select More.

4.Review, print, and/or save this information as needed.

To print the information, click File, then select Print. Select one of the following options: Detailed Report (All Categories), Summary Report (All Categories), or Current Category. Click OK to print the report you selected.

To save the information, click File, then select Save As. Select one of the following options: Detailed Report (All Categories), Summary Report (All Categories), or Current Category. Click OK to save the report you selected.

5.To exit Diagnostics for Windows, click File, and then click Exit.

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide MayTroubleshooting Guide Business Desktops Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Computer Diagnostic Features Diagnostics for WindowsDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Protecting the Software Restoring the SoftwareComputer Diagnostic Features Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and ComfortRun the Restore Plus! CD Before You Call for Technical SupportRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Standby modeComputers, is locked Solving General Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsTools. Under Error-checking Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Legacy Diskette WriteStorage Storage Options Storage Boot Order Media BootNetwork Server Mode Security Password OptionsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsPower-On Options Security Restore Master Boot RecordBoot Order list Security Restore MasterBoot Record Solving MultiBay Problems Solving MultiBay ProblemsMultiBay to Device Available Security Device SecuritySolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Solving Display Problems Conversion circuits may Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSure Enable digital CD SystemDevice Manager button Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsClick Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet Failure Eeprom Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSolving Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsOptions Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Post Error Messages Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages Onboard Devices Device Options NIC PXEOption ROM Download to Guide on the Documentation CD for Or is incompatible with Advanced Onboard Devices Chassis, Rear Not connected Detected Device Storage DPS Self-test Non-USDT systemsFor systems with 4 Sata ports ROM Bios CPU fan not installed or Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using the Cmos ButtonCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Password Security and Resetting Cmos Drive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Diagnostics for Windows Select Interactive Test Storage Hard DrivesAccessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestDrive Protection System DPS Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Post
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