Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

Once you download the software onto the hard drive, install the software as follows:

1.Close all Windows applications.

2.Install the Diagnostics for Windows utility:

In Windows XP, select Start > Setup Software icon. Select Diagnostics for Windows, click Next, then follow the instructions on the screen.

If the Setup Software icon is not on the Desktop or on the Start menu, run the Setup program from the C:\CPQAPPS\DIAGS directory or select Start > Run and type the following in the command line: C:\CPQAPPS\DIAGS\SETUP.

3.Click Next to install Diagnostics for Windows.

4.After the program has finished installing, you may be prompted to restart the computer, or the computer may automatically restart. If prompted, click Finish to restart the computer or Cancel to exit the program. You must restart the computer to complete the installation of Diagnostics for Windows.

If you want to upgrade an existing version of Diagnostics for Windows installed on the computer, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and click on an applicable product. Locate the desired software and download the latest version. Execute the downloaded file and select Repair to update the installed version. This will cause the new version to overwrite the old version.

2.4.3Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows

To use categories:

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

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

In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then select Diagnostics for Windows.

In Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance, then select Diagnostics for Windows.

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

As the cursor moves over the toolbar icons, Windows displays the corresponding category name.

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 then select More.

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

To print the information, click File > 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 > 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, on the File menu, click Exit.

 

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dx5150 specifications

The HP dx5150 is a robust personal computer designed primarily for business applications, offering reliable performance, essential features, and a compact design. Built to meet the demands of office environments, the dx5150 showcases HP's commitment to quality and functionality.

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