HP V300 manual Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, Running a Diagnostic Test

Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

■When you access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, a scan of all system components appears on the screen before the Compaq Diagnostics window opens.

■You can display more or less information from anywhere within Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting Level on the menu bar.

■Compaq Diagnostics for Windows are designed to test Compaq components. If non-Compaq components are tested, the results may be inconclusive.

Displaying System Information

1.Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.

■In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Diagnostics.

■In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆCompaq Diagnostics.

2.Select Categories, then select a category from the drop-down list.

■To save the information, select FileÆSave As.

■To print the information, select FileÆPrint.

3.To close Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select FileÆExit.

Running a Diagnostic Test

1.Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.

■In Windows 95 or Windows 98 select StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq Diagnostics.

■In Windows NT 4.0, select StartÆProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆCompaq Diagnostics.

2.Select the Test tab.

3.In the scroll box, select the category or device you want to test.

4.Select a test type.

■Quick Test—Runs a quick, general test on each device in a selected category.

■Complete Test—Performs maximum testing on each device in a selected category.

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