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Presario 2250 Series
2510, 2410 ES & 4240 ES Personal Computers

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Computer Checkup (TEST)

Computer Checkup (TEST) is a utility that determines if the various computer components installed in the system are recognized by the system and functioning properly. Running TEST after connecting a new device is optional, but advisable.

TEST helps analyze the system. This information allows the technician to reproduce the configuration of a computer on another computer for testing.

Running TEST

To run TEST, complete the following steps:

1. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select the Computer Checkup (TEST) option. A Test Option menu is displayed.
2. Select the option to view the device list. A list of the installed hardware devices is displayed.
3. Verify that the TEST utility correctly detected the devices installed.

NOTE:

The TEST utility may not detect devices that are not manufactured by Compaq.

  • If the list is correct, select OK. The Test Option menu is displayed again.

  • If the list is incorrect, be sure that any new devices are installed properly.

4. Select one of the following from the Test Option menu:

  • 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 testing is complete.

  • Automatic Diagnostics runs unattended, 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 a log of errors.

  • Prompted Diagnostics allows maximum control over the device testing process. You can choose attended or unattended testing, decide to stop on errors, or choose to print or file a log of errors.

IMPORTANT:

Attended testing allows data-destructive tests.

NOTE:

When you run the TEST utility, be sure to record the error message numbers.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen as the diagnostic tests are run on the devices.

Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Utilities TEST program. These error codes help identify possible defective subassemblies.

When the testing is complete, the Test Option menu is displayed again.

6. Exit to the Compaq Utilities menu.

  

 
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