Dell XFR When to Use the Dell Diagnostics, Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

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DellLatitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual

6 Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for assistance.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support.

1.Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

2.Press and hold the <Fn> key or the mute button then turn on your computer.

NOTE: Alternatively, you can select Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at startup to boot to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics.

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.

During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell Support.

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue."

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media).

3.Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

4.Press <Tab> to select Test System and then press <Enter>.

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Contents Dell Latitude XT2 XFR Version A00-01 Table of Contents Specifications Dell Diagnostics System Bios XT2 XFR Features XT2 XFR User ModesTablet Mode Scroll Buttons XT2 XFR ButtonsTablet Buttons Windows Vista XT2 XFR InterfaceWindows Vista/XP XT2 XFR Interface Comparison Table below describes how to use the pen Go to Folder OptionsPage Windows XP Pen FlicksXT2 XFR Settings InstallationWindows XP vs. Windows Vista Trig AppletDigitizer Options Tab Input Mode Selection Digitizer Self Test Result Codes Error Details Symptoms Interaction Options Tab About Tab XT2 XFR Pen Calibrating the PenTroubleshooting Application Matrix Operating System Microsoft Windows VistaBefore Working Inside Your XT2 XFR After Working Inside Your XT2 XFR Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your XT2 XFR Windows VistaScrew Chart LCD Assy Main Battery Base to Palm restRemoving the Main Battery Removing the Battery from the Battery DoorInstalling the Battery into the Battery Door Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverKeyboard Removing the KeyboardPage Page Memory and Mini-Card Cover Removing the Memory and Mini-Card CoverPage Memory Removing a Memory ModuleHard Drive Removing the Hard DriveMini-Card Removing the Mini-Card Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Page Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestPage Installing the Palm Rest Page Page Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the USB Interface Board Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryUSB Interface Board Stylus Bay Removing the Stylus BayInstalling the Stylus Bay SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Wifi Sniffer Assembly Installation WiFi Sniffer AssemblyWiFi Sniffer Assembly Removal Installing the Wifi on/off switch Sniffer Button and Wifi SwitchInstalling the Wifi sniffer button Set flat scribe here System Board Removing the System BoardPage Installing the System Board Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Removing the Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyPage Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Installing the Display Assembly PCB Reference Wiring Color Page Removing the RF Passthru Board Installing the RF Passthru BoardRF Passthru Rocker Switch Install the Rocker SwitchRemoving the VGA/RJ45/USB Door DoorsRemoving the USB/1394 Door Removing the Audio/Card Socket Door Removing the Power DoorUSB Module Bay Cover GPS Module Optional Removing the USB Module CoverRemoving the GPS Module Camera Module Optional Removing the Camera ModuleWpan ODDWlan WwanWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveType 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Error MessagesClick Uninstall Not Enough Memory or RESOURCES. Close Some Programs and TRY Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive Problems Operating System not Found Contact Dell SupportCheck the Cable Connections Adjust the Windows Volume ControlTest the Drive RUN Check DiskEnsure That the Ieee 1394 Device is Recognized by Windows Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsLockups and Software Problems END the ProgramIf YOU Receive AN Insufficient Memory Message Memory ProblemsRUN the Program Compatibility Wizard If YOU Experience Other Memory Problems Power ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows Display Settings Dell Technical Update ServiceVideo and Display Problems Connect AN External MonitorClicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconClick on Device Manager GPS Hardware ConfigurationGPS Device Page Software Configuration DiagnosticsCamera Configuration Verification CameraDiagnostics Device Status LEDs ON-OFF-OFF LED Error CodesKeyboard Status LEDs FLASH-ON-ON FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFFON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFFF12 Menu Bios Screen Navigation KeystrokesEntering System Setup Navigation Keystrokes
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