Compaq Utilities; Selecting Computer Setup Or Compaq Diagnostic; For Windows - Compaq Armada E500 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

2.5 Compaq Utilities

Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the
system and are operating properly.
Provide information about the system once it is configured.
Compaq Utilities include the following programs:
Computer Setup
Compaq Diagnostics
To access Compaq Utilities:
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking StartÆShut
DownÆRestart the computer.
2. Press F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner
of the display.
3. Select a menu option.
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.
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