Diagnostic Tools
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Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Bruce Sullivan Project: Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Maintenance and Service Guide Comments:
Part Number: 118133-001 File Name: e-ch4 Diagnostic Tools.doc Last Saved On: 10/26/99 3:09 PM
Creating a Diagnostics Diskette
Instructions for creating and using the Compaq Diagnostic diskette are located
on the Compaq website:
www.compaq.com
Running Computer Checkup (TEST)
NOTE:
Computer Checkup (TEST) will detect Compaq hardware. Devices from other
manufacturers may not be detected.
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TEST, the primary diagnostics utility, confirms whether the various
workstation devices are recognized by the system and are functioning
properly. Use TEST in the following instances:
Y
Quick Check Diagnostics runs a quick, general test on each device
with a minimal number of prompts. If errors occur, they are
displayed when the test is complete.
Y
Automatic Diagnostics runs unattended and provides maximum
testing of each device with minimal prompts. You can choose how
many times to run the tests, to stop on errors, or to print or file an
error log.
Y
Prompted Diagnostics allows maximum control over the device
testing process. You can choose attended or unattended testing, stop
on errors, or print or file an error log.
The TEST option, which may vary by product, checks the following:
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CPU (main system)
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Memory
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Keyboard
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Pointing device interface
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Parallel interfaces
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Graphics controllers
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Diskette drives
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Fixed disks
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Serial interfaces
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Installed Compaq devices (tape drive, SCSI device, or network status)
