HP DC5100 Accessing DPS Through Diagnostics for Windows, Log, Test, Error, Status, Overview, Quick Test, Diagnostics, Custom Test, Complete Test, Unattended Mode

Drive Protection System (DPS)

Accessing DPS Through Diagnostics for Windows

To access DPS through Diagnostics for Windows, perform the following steps:

1.Turn on the computer and select Start > Control Panel > Diagnostics for Windows.

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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