Re: [SLUG] Dual boot question

From: Robert Krencis (rkrencis@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Tue Oct 09 2001 - 11:05:16 EDT


Hi Russell,
    Here is some info that I researched and the web site that it came from hope this helps.

bob

http://www.compaq.com/support/techpubs/maintenance_guides/Deskpro_2000/index.html

Chapter 2.3 Compaq Configuration and
                            Diagnostics

  This section explains how to use the Configuration and Diagnostics utilities installed on
                          the computer or on diskettes.

           IMPORTANT: If you are planning to run an alternate operating system (e.g.,
                        OS/2 or UNIX), you will need to configure the system using the
                       Compaq Diagnostics diskette, which can be obtained from Compaq
                         (see Chapter 3). Failure to configure the system can result in
                              loss of data and reduced hard drive capacity.

  Compaq Diagnostics is installed on the hard drive of the computer. The Diagnostics are
                           also available on diskettes.

  Both Windows and DOS have configuration and diagnostic utilities that are available by
  selecting options from the Compaq Configuration and Diagnostics menu. These utilities
                   should be accessed in the following instances:

              o When a system configuration error is detected during the Power-On
                                 Self-Test (POST).

             o To change factory default settings for some of the computer features.

            o To change the system configuration, which is sometimes necessary when
                          you add or remove optional hardware.

                        o To set system configuration features.

 To display the Configuration and Diagnostics menu, restart the computer, then press F10
 when the square cursor displays in the upper-right corner of the screen. Full instructions
  are presented later in this section. Diagnostics are available by selecting the Computer
          Checkup (TEST) utility on the Configuration and Diagnostics menu.

              NOTE: The diagnostics and setup utilities are located on a hard disk
                     partition in the computer, not in the ROM. Information about
                     recreating the diagnostics/setup partition is presented later in
                                      this section.

                NOTE: Utilities similar to some of those present in the Compaq
                 Configuration and Diagnostics menu can be found in DOS, Windows 3.1,
                     and Windows 95. For example, configuration and installation
                    utilities are also available in the Windows 95 Control Panel utility
                                    Add New Hardware.

                           2.3.1 Preparing the Computer

 If you encounter an error condition, complete the following steps before starting problem
                             isolation procedures:

            1. Ensure proper ventilation. The computer should have a 3-inch (7.6-cm)
                          clearance at the back of the system unit.

                     2. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.

                                  CAUTION:

        Always ensure that the power is off before disconnecting or reconnecting the
      mouse, keyboard, or any other peripheral devices. Disconnecting or connecting any
         peripheral devices while the unit power is on can damage the system board.

            3. Disconnect any peripheral devices other than the monitor and keyboard.
                  Do not disconnect the printer if you want to test it or use it to log
                                  error messages.

                4. Install loopback and terminating plugs for complete testing.

                     5. Run the Configuration and Diagnostics utilities.

                  2.3.2 Accessing the Configuration and Diagnostics Menu

 You can access the Configuration and Diagnostics utilities at startup from the hard drive
or from the diskettes. Procedures for both methods are presented below. Both procedures
  display the Configuration and Diagnostics menu. Your particular menu may differ slightly
                        from the one shown in Figure 2-2.

            Accessing the Configuration and Diagnostics Menu at Startup

      To display the menu immediately after startup, complete the following steps:

              1. Turn on or restart the computer. If Windows 3.1 or Windows NT is
                 running, exit Windows and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If Windows 95 is
                     running, select Start, Shut Down, Restart the computer.

Immediately after the computer completes Power-On Self-Test (POST), which is indicated
 on the screen by the memory check, the computer beeps twice and the cursor moves to
                      the upper-right corner of the screen.

               NOTE: The memory check only occurs on a cold boot.

            2. Press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the
                                      screen.

                      3. If prompted, select the desired language.

                  4. Press Enter at the Welcome to Compaq Utilities screen.

             5. A menu similar to the one shown in Figure 2-2 is displayed. You are
                       prompted through any procedure that you select.

            Illustration of Figure 2-2. Configuration and Diagnostics Menu

           Accessing the Configuration and Diagnostics Menu from Diskette

 You can load either the Setup or Diagnostics diskette with this procedure. To load either
                  of the diskettes, complete the following steps:

                          1. Insert the diskette into drive A.

               2. Turn on or restart the computer. If Windows 3.1 is running, exit
                Windows and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If Windows 95 is running, select
                          Start, Shut Down, Restart the computer.

Immediately after the computer completes Power-On Self-Test (POST), which is indicated
 on the screen by the memory check, the computer beeps twice and the cursor moves to
                      the upper-right corner of the screen.

               NOTE: The memory check only occurs on a cold boot.

            3. Press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the
                                      screen.

                      4. If prompted, select the desired language.

                  5. Press Enter at the Welcome to Compaq Utilities screen.

             6. If you load the Diagnostics diskette, a menu similar to the one shown
                 in Figure 2-2 is displayed. If you select Computer Setup from this
               menu, you are prompted to insert the Setup diskette. You are prompted
                           through any procedure that you select.

                  2.3.3 Using Configuration and Diagnostics Menu Options

        The Configuration and Diagnostics menu contains the following utilities:

                                o Computer Setup

                            o Computer Checkup (TEST)

                         o View System Information (INSPECT)

                 o Prepare computer for Compaq Service Call (RemotePaq)

                           o Create a Diagnostics Diskette

                           o Manage Diagnostics Partition

   See the user documentation for descriptions of the Security Management and Power
    Management utilities. A brief description of each of the troubleshooting utilities is
       presented below. Ample prompting is provided with each of these utilities.

 The Computer Setup utility is selected from the Configuration and Diagnostics Menu. It is
 preinstalled on the hard drive and is also available on diskette. It gives a snapshot of the
 computer's hardware configuration, aids in troubleshooting, and allows you to set custom
  features. Computer Setup recognizes a newly installed internal or external device and
    automatically updates the Computer Setup screen. The following parameters are
                                  reported:

                             o Processor and memory

                                   o Storage

                                 o Input devices

                              o Power management

                                   o Video

                               o Communications

                              o Security management

           Press F1 for instructions on how to navigate around the screen.

                           Computer Checkup (TEST)

 Computer Checkup (TEST), the primary diagnostics utility, confirms whether the various
  computer devices are recognized by the system and are functioning properly. Use the
  TEST utility to help set up, to test the computer, and to install the operating system.
                       The TEST menu offers the following:

            o 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
                                  test is complete.

           o Automatic Diagnostics runs unattended and provides 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.

             o 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.

                o View Device List provides a list of all devices installed in the
                                    computer,

                  o Exit Diagnostics allows you to exit the Diagnostics utility.

          The TEST option, which may vary by product, checks the following:

                              o CPU (main system)

                                  o Keyboard

                             o Pointing device interface

                               o Parallel interfaces

                                o System memory

                              o Graphics controllers

                                o Diskette drives

                                  o Hard disks

                                o Serial interfaces

             o Installed Compaq devices (tape drive, SCSI device, CD-ROM drive, or
                                  network status)

                                Running TEST

                    To run TEST, complete the following steps:

             1. From the Configuration and Diagnostics 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: This utility may not detect non-Compaq devices.

                             - 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.

                  NOTE: Choosing attended testing allows data-destructive tests.

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

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

               When the testing is complete, the test option menu is displayed again.

                    6. Exit to the Configuration and Diagnostics menu.

                       View System Information (INSPECT)

  The View System Information (INSPECT) utility provides information about the system
  once it has been configured. INSPECT operates with MS-DOS and provides information
                about the system operating environment, including:

                                   o System

                               o Operating system

                                    o ROM

                                o System storage

                                 o System ports

                                 o System files

                                  o Memory

                                  o Keyboard

                                  o Graphics

                                 o Windows files

                                o Miscellaneous

                     The options available from this utility are:

                             o Print the inspect status.

                          o Save the inspect status to a file.

                        o Add comments to a parameter status.

                                o Exit the utility.

                                 RemotePaq

   This utility is available in some geographical areas and requires a modem. The utility
    allows Compaq Customer Support to automatically run diagnostics on the machine.

                          Create a Diagnostics Diskette

     This option allows you to back up the diagnostics software onto two diskettes.

            NOTE: Compaq highly recommends that the Configuration and Diagnostics
                     diskette be created as soon as the system is configured. This
                    software is required to troubleshoot the system if the hard drive
                            cannot be accessed or must be replaced.

                          Manage Diagnostics Partition

  This option allows you to create, delete, or upgrade the diagnostics software on your
               computer. This option can only be run from a diskette.

                                  CAUTION:

      Creating a Diagnostics Partition involves performing a low-level format on the hard
        drive. This is normally done only to add diagnostics to a new replacement hard
       drive. If the diagnostics software is deleted, you will no longer be able to access
                        the Configuration and Diagnostics menu.

                        2.3.4 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows utility contains the same utilities as the partition-based
  INSPECT program, but in a Windows environment. To use the Compaq Diagnostics for
  Windows utility in Windows 3.1, select the Compaq Diagnostics icon from the Compaq
  Utilities group box. To use the Compaq Diagnostics for Windows utility in Windows 95,
  select the Compaq Diagnostics icon from the Control Panel group box that opens when
    you select StartUp ==> Programs ==> Control Panel or by selecting StartUp ==>
                         Programs ==> Compaq Utilities.

  Once the program is running, you can use the tool bar or the menus to browse through
         the information. Some examples of the information you can view are:

                                   o System

                                 o Asset control

                                 o Input devices

                                o Communication

                                   o Storage

                                   o Video

                                  o Memory

                                 o Multimedia

                                 o Preferences

                               o Operating system

                                  o Windows

                                   o Health

                                       Appendix C. Hard Drives

  Compaq Computer Corporation uses IDE hard disk drives that conform to two different
 primary/secondary implementations. These are Conner mode and ATA-compatible mode.
                These two modes are incompatible with one another.

                         Device 0/Device 1 Relationship

  A device 0/device 1 relationship exists when there are two hard drives connected to a
  single port. In this situation, one drive must be designated as the device 0, or primary,
  drive and the other as the device 1, or secondary, drive. This designation is necessary
                 because both drives cannot work simultaneously.

                                 Cable Select

 The Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers use cable-select technology for
 identifying Device 0 (primary) and Device 1 (secondary) IDE hard drives. Check that the
 jumpers on the IDE hard drive are set properly for cable-select installation. Always check
  the label on the drives or check Chapter 6 of this manual when a new drive is added to
                  verify that the jumper settings are set correctly.

               o Cable select may not function properly if drives other than those
                           supported by Compaq are installed.

           o The second drive on a cable-select cable can be a CD-ROM drive. However,
               the CD-ROM drive must be installed in the device 1 position if a hard
                drive is installed on the same cable. Ensure that both drives are set
                for cable-select configuration. See Chapter 6 for more information.

            o If two drives are already connected to the primary IDE controller and an
                additional drive is to be installed, the secondary IDE controller must
               be enabled. The secondary IDE controller can be enabled by checking
              this option after opening the Advanced box in the Mass Storage group of
                   F10 Computer Setup. See Chapter 7 for more information.

             o When more than two drives are installed, drive performances are best
               when the two faster drives are connected to the primary IDE controller
                 and the slower drive is connected to the secondary IDE controller.

             o A hard drive is installed and configured more quickly when it has first
                                  been formatted.

             o If your new drive includes the cable select feature, no jumper setting
              changes are required. Refer to the documentation supplied with the cable
                 for instructions on using the cable select feature. If you install a
               third-party hard drive, you will need to purchase a jumper cable (spare
                 part number 247568-001) from Compaq Computer Corporation.

                              IntelliSafe - SMART

The IntelliSafe IDE hard drives for the Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers
 have built-in drive failure prediction that warns the user or the network administrator of
                  an impending failure or crash of the hard drive.

                          Automatic Soft-Drive Types

 An automatic soft-drive type is a mechanism where the system ROM and Computer Setup
  provide support for IDE hard drives that are not supported in the hard drive parameter
  table. Computer Setup automatically builds a soft-drive type when it finds that a hard
                   drive is not in the hard drive parameter table.

              The soft-drive types assign according to the table below:

                        Table C-1. Soft-Drive Type Assignments
===========================================================================
                     Drive Hard Drive Type Controller
===========================================================================
                       0 65 Primary

                       1 66 Primary

                       0 68 Secondary

                       1 15 Secondary
===========================================================================

  For hard drives that are greater than 528 MB, the system automatically translates the
  hard drive parameter for DOS by logically halving the cylinders and doubling the heads.
This allows DOS to access greater than 528 MB. The translated hard drive parameters are
   put into the hard drive parameter table in the shadow RAM copy of the system ROM.
    When using any operating system other than DOS, you must use the Compaq User
    Diagnostic diskette to set up the hard drive parameter table without translation.

Russell Hires wrote:

> Hello everyone...
>
> I have a Compaq Deskpro 2000 (circa 1996, P133, 32 MB RAM, 1.2 GB Hard Drive)
> that I'm wanting to install Linux on. I'm mostly familiar with the install
> process, but there are some peculiarities with the hardware that are throwing
> me off: first, I've added a second IDE 2.1GB disk to the system (this is
> where I want Linux to go), which I think is on the Secondary IDE controller
> as a slave to the CDROM drive. (I assume that the CDROM is the master since
> it's on the Secondary IDE Controller) Anyway, when I boot, I'm given a choice
> that lasts about two seconds, to push "H" to boot into Win 95. It's only done
> this since I added the second IDE disk.
>
> The reason this is a problem is that I don't know why it's doing this. I
> don't know where that instruction is coming from, whether it's the first
> disk, or the one that I added. I need to know so that I can figure out how
> the thing is going to boot when I do put Linux on it. I will want to go into
> Win 95 on rare occasions, but Linux will be my first choice, of course.
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
> Russell



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