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Setup Utilities and Diagnostic Features
The information provided by INSPECT includes:
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Contents of the operating system startup files
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Current memory configuration
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ROM versions
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Type of processor and coprocessor
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Diskette, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM tape, or hard drives installed
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Active printer and communications interfaces
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Modem type installed
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Graphics settings
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Windows WIN.INI file details
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Categories or items of information displayed by INSPECT are similar to but may
vary slightly from those available in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.
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Before you run INSPECT, you must create a diagnostics diskette. See
Section 2.2.1, “Create a Diagnostics Diskette,” for instructions.
1. Cold boot your computer from the diagnostics diskette you have created. Press Enter to bypass
the title screen, if necessary.
2. Select View System Information (INSPECT).
3. Select one of the available options using the Esc key:
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Print the INSPECT status.
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Save the INSPECT status to a file.
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Add comments to a parameter status.
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Exit the utility.
4. To exit INSPECT, press the Esc key to reach the Exit option. Then press Enter.
2.2.4
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows is a component of Intelligent Manageability that allows you to
view:
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System overview
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AssetControl information
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Input devices
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Communications ports
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Storage devices
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Graphics information
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Memory configuration
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Security management settings
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System health
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Operating system
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