Compaq 3500 - Manual (Page 128)

15-4 Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities
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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.