Dell 4100 Diagnostics Menu, Advanced Testing Main Screen, Advanced Testing Help Menu

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9.When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD.

10.When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Microsoft Windows logo screen appears.

11.In the system setup program, press until you locate the page with the Boot menu.

12.Reset the boot sequence so that the device noted in step 6 boots first.

13.Press to exit the system setup program and restart Microsoft Windows.

14.Remove the CD from the drive.

When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed by a message telling you that the diagnostics is loading. After the diagnostics loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears.

To select an option from this menu, highlight the option and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option you choose.

Diagnostics Menu

Option

Function

 

 

 

Test All Devices

Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on all devices.

 

 

Test One Device

Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on one device after you select it from a list of device groups. After you

 

select Test One Device, press

for more information about a test.

 

 

Advanced Testing

Allows you to modify the parameters of a test and select a group of tests to perform. You can access online Help for more information

 

about Advanced Testing.

 

 

 

Information and

Provides test results, test errors, version numbers of the subtests used by the Dell Diagnostics, and additional help on the Dell

Results

Diagnostics.

 

 

 

Program Options

Allows you to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics.

Exit to MS-DOS

Exits to the MS-DOS® prompt.

 

 

 

 

For a quick check of your computer, select Quick Tests from the Test All Devices or Test One Device option. Quick Tests runs only the subtests that do not require user interaction and that do not take a long time to run. Dell recommends that you choose Quick Tests first to increase the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly.

For a thorough check of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test All Devices option.

To check a particular area of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test One Device option, or select the Advanced Testing option to customize your test(s).

Advanced Testing

When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics Menu, the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of the

selected device group, and it allows you to select categories from a menu. Press the arrow keys or to navigate the screen.

Advanced Testing Main Screen

HINT: The test groups reflect the configuration of your computer.

Information in the Advanced Testing screen is presented as follows:

On the left side of the screen, the Device Groups area lists the diagnostic test groups in the order they will run if you select All from the Run tests menu category. Press the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a test device group.

On the right side of the screen, the Devices for Highlighted Group area lists the computer's currently detected hardware and some of the relevant settings.

Two lines at the bottom of the screen make up the menu area (see "Advanced Testing Help Menu"). The first line lists the categories you can select; press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight a menu category. The second line gives information about the category currently highlighted.

Advanced Testing Help Menu

For more information on using the Advanced Testing option:

1.Press .

2.Highlight the Help category and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the category you choose.

Advanced Testing Help Categories

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Contents Dell Inspiron Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Starting the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell DiagnosticsAdvanced Testing Help Menu Advanced TestingDiagnostics Menu Advanced Testing Main ScreenHelp Description Category Confirming the System Configuration InformationPort Locations Ports and Connector Pin-OutsSerial Connector Pin Signal DefinitionParallel Connector Docking ConnectorPin Signal PS/2 Connector Video Connector USB ConnectorVideo Composite Video Pin Signal Video TV-Out ConnectorClick Performance and Maintenance Conserving PowerPower Conservation Modes Power Options PropertiesPortable/Laptop default Home/Office Always On Power Schemes TabPower Meter Tab Hibernate Tab Back to Contents Removing and Replacing Parts Preparing to Work Inside the ComputerRecommended Tools Screw Identification Exploded View System ComponentsPalm Rest Inserts Hard Drive Assembly Display CoverRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Adding a Daughter Card ModemModule Bay Devices Memory ModuleRemoving the Memory Module Cover Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesMini PCI Card Assembly Removing the Mini PCI CardReplacing the Mini PCI Card Removing the Keyboard Keyboard AssemblyReplacing the Keyboard Display Assembly Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display BezelReplacing the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display LatchHinge Covers Removing the Hinge CoversReplacing the Hinge Covers Palm Rest Remove the display assembly and hinge coversPage Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyMicroprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleFlashing the Bios Reserve BatteryRemoving the Reserve Battery System Speaker Assembly Replacing the Reserve BatteryRemoving the Speaker Assemblies Page System Board Assembly Replacing the Speaker AssembliesRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery and Module Bay Latches Back to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor Solving Problems Accessing Help FilesPower Problems Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersClose the Modems Properties window Printer ProblemsModem and Internet Connection Problems Modems Properties window, click Dialing PropertiesUnexpected Characters Scanner ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram stops responding Mail ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows Manually Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver Windows XPWindows Me Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XPClick File System Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click the System Restore tabRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling WindowsUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPDouble-clickRefresh Windows OS Reinstalling Windows MeReinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Support System Specifications Display CommunicationsVideo AudioTrack Stick BatteryKeyboard Touch PadEnvironmental PhysicalDisplay Tour of Your ComputerFront View Display LatchKeyboard Status Lights MicrophoneDevice Status Lights Touch PadLeft Side View Speakers Right Side ViewHard Drive Security Cable SlotInfrared Sensor Audio ConnectorsModem Connector Network ConnectorBack View Video TV-Out ConnectorSerial Connector Parallel ConnectorVideo Monitor Connector Docking ConnectorPS/2 Connector USB ConnectorDocking Device Latch Battery Release LatchBottom View Module Release Latch
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