Asset Control—Shows product name, asset tag, system serial number, and processor information.
Communication—Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus USB and network controller information.
Graphics—Shows information about the graphics controller of the computer.
Input Devices—Shows information about the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer.
Memory—Shows information about all memory in the computer. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed.
Miscellaneous—Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data.
Storage—Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. This list includes all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives.
System—Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information.
Test Tab
The Test tab allows you to choose various parts of the system to test. You can also choose the type of test and testing mode.
There are three types of tests to choose from:
●Quick Test—Provides a predetermined script where a sample of each hardware component is exercised and requires no user intervention in either Unattended or Interactive mode.
●Complete Test—Provides a predetermined script where each hardware component is fully tested. There are more tests available in the Interactive mode, but these require user intervention.
●Custom Test—Provides the most flexibility in controlling the testing of a system. The Custom Test mode allows you to specifically select which devices, tests, and test parameters are run.
For each test type, there are two test modes to choose from:
●Interactive Mode—Provides maximum control over the testing process. The diagnostic software will prompt you for input during tests that require your interaction. You may also determine whether the test passed or failed.
●Unattended Mode—Does not display prompts and requires no interaction. If errors are found, they are displayed when testing is complete.
To begin testing:
1.Select the Test tab.
2.Select the tab for the type of test you want to run: Quick, Complete, or Custom.