Compaq Presario 1660 Service Manual page 50

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To run Computer Setup:
Go to the Compaq Utilities menu and select the Computer Setup option. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete your chosen task.
Computer Checkup (TEST)
Computer Checkup (TEST) determines whether the various computer components and devices are
recognized by the system and are functioning properly. You can display, print, or save the
information generated by Computer Checkup.
Follow these steps to run Computer Checkup:
1. Plug the computer into an external power source. (A low battery condition could interrupt the
program.)
2. Turn on the external devices that you want to test. Connect the printer if you want to print a log of
error messages.
3. Insert the Compaq Diagnostics diskette in drive A.
4. Turn on or restart the computer. The computer starts from drive A, and the Diagnostics
Welcome screen appears.
5. Press Enter to continue. The Diagnostics menu appears.
6. Select Computer Checkup from the Diagnostics menu. A Test Option menu appears.
7. Select View the Device List from the Test Option menu. A list of the installed Compaq devices
appears.
8. If the list of installed devices is correct, select OK. The Test Option menu appears.
If the list is incorrect, ensure
NOTE: that any new devices are
installed properly.
9. Select one of the following from the Test Option menu:
Quick Check Diagnostics. Runs a quick, general test on each device with a minimal number of
prompts. If errors occur, they display when the testing is complete. You cannot print or save
the error messages.
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