Selecting Computer Setup or

Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

The computer features two system management utilities:

■Computer Setup is a system information and configuration utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. It includes custom settings that are not available in Windows.

To configure a device in Windows NT 4.0, you must use Computer Setup.

■Compaq Diagnostics for Windows is a system information and diagnostic utility that is used within the Windows operating system. Use Compaq Diagnostics for Windows to test system components and to display system information whenever possible.

To configure a device in Windows 95 or 98 use the operating system itself. Windows 95 and 98 can be used to add and remove programs, and provide Wizards to ensure proper device drivers are installed. Diagnostics for Windows is NOT a configuration tool and might only test devices that are properly configured by the operating system.

NOTE: It is not necessary to configure a device connected to a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.

Using Computer Setup

All information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, or Advanced menus.

NOTE: Your settings in Computer Setup are not affected by updating the system ROM.

To view information or change a setting in Computer Setup:

1.Turn on or restart the computer. When the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press F10.

■To change the language, press F2.

■To view navigation information, press F1.

■To return to the Computer Setup menu from anywhere in Computer Setup, press Esc.

2.Select the File, Security, or Advanced menu.

3.To close Computer Setup and restart the computer

■Select File￿Ignore Changes and Exit, then press Enter.

or

■ Select File￿Save Changes and Exit, then press Enter.

4.To confirm your choice, press F10.

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