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4Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select Diagnostics from the boot menu and then press <Enter>.

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

Answer any questions that appear.

If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 370.

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" on

page 41).

5Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

6Press <Tab> to select Test System and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up to thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any key to return to the previous menu.

7At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to select the test you want to run (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 42).

NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen.

8After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.

9Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.

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Contents Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mJune KR019 Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewBack Panel Connectors Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows VistaIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Specifications Processor Processor typeNIC PCI-X USB Two back panel 6-pin mini-DIN Controls and Lights Front panel Power button Coin cell battery CR2032 lithium coin cell Specifications MWB Environmental Maximum shock Operating Specifications Troubleshooting Tools TroubleshootingPower Light Beep Codes If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-upPage Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructionsSystem Messages Drive and try againFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Start→ Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Problem quickly Function Troubleshooting Tips Any error conditions encounteredPower Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Reinstall the programComputer does not start up Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Device ManagerClick Properties, and click Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesProperties Properties Click System You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Click Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsDell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Software Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 restore to previous state Index