Running compaq diagnostics, Using the diagnostics utilities – Compaq 3500 User Manual

Page 128

Advertising
background image

15-4 Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities

Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:30 PM

Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch15.doc

Running Compaq Diagnostics

Compaq Diagnostics is a utility that inspects computer hardware,
internal system temperature, and the SMART hard drive, then
displays a prefailure warning message upon detecting a system
temperature or hard drive fault.

If you are running Windows 95, access Compaq Diagnostics for
Windows by clicking Start

Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ

double-click Compaq Diagnostics.

If you are running Windows NT, access Windows NT Diagnostics
by clicking Start

Æ Programs Æ Administrative tools Æ

Windows NT Diagnostics.

Using the Diagnostics Utilities

There are two ways you can identify and test your system
components: using the Compaq Diagnostics utility or using the
Diagnostics for Windows utility.

■

Use the Compaq Diagnostics utility to identify and test all
system devices.

■

Use the Diagnostics for Windows utility to

❏

determine if various computer devices are recognized by
the system and are operating properly.

❏

obtain information about the system once it is configured.

Advertising