System information

Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 15-1

COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

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CONFIGURATION AND

DIAGNOSTIC UTILITIES

Selecting Computer Setup or

Compaq Diagnostics

■ The computer features two system management utilities.

■ Computer Setup is a system information and configuration

utility that can be used even when your operating system is

not working or will not load. It includes custom settings that

are not available in Windows.

■ Compaq Diagnostics is a system information and

diagnostic utility that is used within your Windows

operating system.

■ To test system components—Use Compaq Diagnostics.

■ To display system information—Use Compaq Diagnostics

whenever possible.

■ To configure a device—

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 use Compaq Diagnostics

to troubleshoot the configuration of a device that is not

configured by the operating system.

NOTE: It is not necessary to configure a device connected

to a USB connector on the computer or an optional

docking base.

■ In Windows NT 4.0 use Computer Setup.