Using Compaq Diagnostics For Windows; Displaying System Information; Running A Diagnostic Test - Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Manual

Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

When you access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, a
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scan of all system components appears on the screen
before the Compaq Diagnostics window opens.
You can display more or less information from anywhere
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within Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting
Level on the menu bar.
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows are designed to test
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Compaq components. If non-Compaq components are
tested, the results may be inconclusive.

Displaying System Information

1. To access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select Start à
Settings à Control Panel à Compaq Diagnostics.
2. Select Categories, then select a category from the
drop-down list.
To save the information, select File à Save As.
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To print the information, select File à Print.
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3. To close Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select
File à Exit.

Running a Diagnostic Test

1. To access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, select Start à
Settings à Control Panel à Compaq 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
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in a selected category.
Settings to specify how the
computer recognizes multiple,
identical docking base that are
identically equipped or from
reporting the processor serial
number software.
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