User Guide

2-10 Troubleshooting
Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
1. Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting
StartSettingsControl PanelCompaq Diagnostics.
2. To select a category, choose one of two methods:
■ Select the Categories menu, then select a category from the drop-down list.
■ Select a category icon on the toolbar.
3. To run diagnostic tests
a) Select the Test tab.
b) In the scroll box, select the category or device you want to test.
c) Select the Quick, Complete, or Custom test type.
d) Select the Interactive or Unattended test mode.
e) Select the Begin Testing button.
f) View test information by selecting a report from the Status, Log, or Error tab.
4. To print the information or save it to a drive, select the File menu, then select Print
or Save As.
5. To exit, select the File menuExit.
Factory Default Settings
Table 2-4
Initialization
Enable POST Memory Test Checked (enabled)
Keyboard Num Lock Unchecked (Off)
Hard drive boot sequence
1 Hard drive in the computer MultiBay
2 Hard drive in the computer hard drive bay
3 Hard drive in the expansion base or
convenience base half-height/MultiBay
4 Hard drive in the expansion base or
convenience base MultiBay
Boot display Auto
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