Compaq Armada 1500C series, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting 2-7
2.5 Compaq Utilities
Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
■ Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are
operating properly.
■ Provide information about the system after it is configured.
Compaq Utilities include the following programs:
■ Computer Setup
■ Computer Checkup (TEST)
■ View System Information (INSPECT)
To access Compaq Utilities:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start
⇒
Shut Down
⇒
Restart the
computer.
2.
Press F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the display.
3.
Select a menu option.
2.5.1 Computer Setup
Computer Setup contains utilities that give you an overall picture of the computer
hardware configuration and aid in troubleshooting. These utilities also allow you to set
custom features such as security options, power conservation levels, and startup
preferences.
If you are running Windows 95 or later, the computer automatically recognizes and
configures the system for new devices. If you have a configuration problem, or want to
view or reset configuration settings, you can use Computer Setup.
NOTE: If you are running Windows 95 or later, you should use Computer Setup only to
adjust system features such as battery conservation level. Windows 95 or later may
override other configuration changes.
If you are running Windows NT, the computer does not automatically recognize new
devices added to the system. All devices ordered with your system have been
configured for you. Use Computer Setup to view settings for a new device you have
added or to reset configuration settings for preinstalled devices.
Computer Setup provides two methods of viewing the computer configuration: by type
(factory setting) or connection.