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

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

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.

3.When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>.

4.Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.

5.Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears.

6.Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.

7.Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.

8.Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

9.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

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

Test

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 1 hour or more and requires you to answer

Test

questions periodically.

Custom

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

Test

 

Symptom

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

Tree

problem you are having.

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.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. Your computer's Service Tag is listed in the system information option in system setup.

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.

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Contents Model Dcsm August 2006 Rev. A01 Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Front View of the Computer Technical OverviewBack View of the Computer Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name AWG Wire DC Main Power Connector P1DC Peripheral Connectors P3 and P5 DC Processor Power Connector P2DC FDD Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Processor SpecificationsMemory Computer InformationAudio ConnectorsExpansion Bus DrivesControls and Lights PowerEnvironmental PhysicalRemoving the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsDDR2 Memory Overview Removing Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Replace the computer cover CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardPage Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Installing a PCI Express CardPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Drives IDE Drive Addressing Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Interface CablesHard Drive Power Cable ConnectorRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader OptionalInstalling a Media Card Reader Page Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly Heat-Sink AssemblyRemoving the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Install the heat-sink assembly Replace the computer cover Removing the Fan Assembly Fan AssemblyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelJumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsPassword features are enabled System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the heat-sink assembly and processorReplacing the System Board Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Suggested Resolution Power Light Problem DescriptionSystem Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsBeep Codes Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens OverviewSystem System Setup OptionsRAID Off Auto Power TimeMaintenance Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Cmos Settings
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