Dell P09E setup guide Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, If PSA is invoked

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Starting Dell Diagnostics From

Your Hard Drive

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

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 93) for assistance.

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

2.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3.When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer.

NOTE: 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 and try again.

Using Support Tools

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

If PSA is invoked:

a. The PSA will start running tests. b. If the PSA completes successfully,

the following message appears : “No problems have been found with this system so far. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more.

Do you want to continue? (Recommended).”

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE November 2010 P/N C4XC4 Rev. A00 Contents Using Support Tools Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPS LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up the TV Tuner Optional Set Up Stereoscopic 3D Optional Set Up 3D TV Optional Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Right View Features Using Your XPS LaptopUsing Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features Using Your XPS Laptop Back View Features Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light Or XPS Logo Light Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Disabling Battery Charging Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Windows Mobility Center System SetupMultimedia Control Keys Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical DriveUsing Your XPS Laptop Display Features Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Touch Screen Gestures OptionalRotate Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Tabs Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupNvidia Optimus Technology Optional 3D Games Changing the Application Profile SettingsNvidia 3DTV Play Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D 3D PhotosAdd a Category Dell Dock OptionalAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Beep Codes Solving ProblemsTouch Screen Problems Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From Drivers and Utilities DiscRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support E-mail Addresses Online ServicesDell Support Websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagGetting Help Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryPdif ConnectorsCamera Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioDisplay VideoAC Adapter BatteryPhysical KeyboardTouch Pad Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0C4XC4A00