Drive Protection System (DPS)
Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
To access DPS through Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, perform the following steps:
1.Turn on the computer and select My Computer > Control
Panel > Compaq Diagnostics.
A choice of five possible headings appears in the Diagnostics screen: Overview, Test, Status, Log, and Error.
2.Select Test > Type of Test.
A choice of three tests appear: Quick Test, Complete Test, and
Custom Test.
3.Select Custom Test.
A choice of two test modes is offered: Interactive Mode and
Unattended Mode.
4.Select Interactive Test > Storage > Hard Drives.
5.Select the specific drives to be tested > Drive Protection System
Test > Begin Testing.
When the test has been completed, one of three messages will be displayed for each of the drives tested:
■Test Succeeded. Completion Code 0.
■Test Aborted. Completion Code 1 or 2.
■Test Failed. Drive Replacement Recommended. Completion Code 3 through 14.
If the test failed, the completion code should be recorded and reported to your service provider for help in diagnosing the computer problem.
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