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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 14
Configuration and Diagnostic
Utilities
Selecting Computer Setup or
Compaq Diagnostics for Windows
■ 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 for Windows is a system information and
diagnostic utility that is used within your Windows operating
system.
■ To test system components—Use Compaq Diagnostics for Windows.
■ To display system information—Use Compaq Diagnostics for
Windows whenever possible.
■ To configure a device—
❏ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 use Compaq Diagnostics for
Windows to configure 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.