Dell 410 manual Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function, Tab Function

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INTR2 Error

POST.

be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invalid Boot

The operating system

Enter the system setup program (see

 

Diskette

cannot be located on drive

Entering System Setup)and confirm that

 

 

A or drive C.

drive A or drive C is properly identified.

 

Keyboard Error

The BIOS has detected a

Ensure that nothing is resting on the

 

 

stuck key.

keyboard; if a key appears to be stuck,

 

 

 

carefully pry it up. If the problem persists,

 

 

 

you may need to replace the keyboard.

 

 

 

 

 

KB/Interface

An error occurred with the

Ensure that nothing is resting on the

 

Error

keyboard connector.

keyboard; if a key appears to be stuck,

 

 

 

carefully pry it up. If the problem persists,

 

 

 

you may need to replace the keyboard.

 

 

 

 

 

No ROM Basic

The operating system

Enter the system setup program (see

 

 

cannot be located on drive

Entering System Setup) and confirm that

 

 

A or drive C.

drive A or drive C is properly identified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.

1.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2.When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 7) and try again.

3.When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.

4.When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

Option

Function

 

 

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to

 

increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

 

 

Extended

Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Test

 

 

 

Custom Test

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

 

 

Symptom

Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

Tree

 

 

 

2.If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.

3.If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab

Function

 

 

Results

Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.

 

 

Errors

Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.

 

 

Help

Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.

 

 

Configuration

Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

 

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays

 

the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on

 

your computer or all devices attached to your computer.

 

 

Parameters

Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.

 

 

4. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

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Contents Model Dcta August 2006 Rev. A00 About Your Computer Front View of the ComputerBack Panel Connectors Back View of the ComputerBack to Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Power LightsDiagnostic Lights Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes Code CauseSystem setup see Entering System Setup Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab FunctionIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling DriversDrivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Start, then click Help and SupportBefore You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsMemory Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsPage PCI Cards CardsRemoving Memory Page Page PCI Express Cards Removing a PCI CardPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelInstalling the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertInstalling the Drive Panel DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD Drive Battery Power Supply Replacing the BatteryRemoving the Power Supply Installing the Power SupplyProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelPanel Components Page Installing the I/O Panel Processor Fan Removing the Processor FanInstalling the Processor Fan Card FanInstalling the Card Fan System BoardRemoving the Card Fan Removing the System BoardInstalling the System Board Replacing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Specifications Controls and Lights ConnectorsDrives Environmental PowerPhysical System Setup Program Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup OptionsDrives Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Technical Overview Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 Signal Name Color Wire GaugeDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connect P4DC Power Connect P3, P5, P8, P9, P13, and P14 DC Power Connector P7DC Power Connectors P10 DC Power Connector P12
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