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3At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down- arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Utility Partition, and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup.

4At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to select the test you want to run.

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

5After all tests are complete, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.

6Close the Main Menu window to exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2Press the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the drive tray.

3Place the Drivers and Utilities media in the center of the drive tray, then press the eject button or gently push on the tray to close it.

4Restart the computer.

5When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F12> in even intervals until the Boot Device Menu appears.

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.

6At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down- arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup.

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Contents Dell XPS 730/730X Quick Reference Guide October C100J Contents Software Based Performance Tuning Dell Technical Update ServiceTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Recommended Driver Installation Order Reinstalling the Operating SystemReinstalling Windows Vista Macrovision Product NoticeContents Finding Information Support.dell.com Using and maintaining peripheralsRAID, Internet, Bluetooth, E-mail Networking, and moreFront and Back View of the Computer Setting up Your ComputerSetting up Your Computer Front ViewConnectors Inch driveIs operating Hard-driveActivity LED Computer standFront I/O Connectors ConnectorIeee Back View Card slots Connectors See Back I/O Connectors on Rear I/O LEDOut Multichannel-capable speakers Setting up Your Computer PCIe cardsCenter/LFE Sound setupHeadphone Speakers with integrated amplifiers Connector Surround out SubwooferConnector Setting up Your Computer ESATASetting up the Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting up Your Computer Connecting to a Network Network Advanced Features System ConfigurationNetwork Configuration XPS 730 Only System ConfigurationGraphics Configuration Multiple DisplaysNvidia SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies System Configuration System Setup Based Performance Tuning Optimizing PerformanceOptimizing Performance Software Based Performance Tuning XPS 730 Only Nvidia PerformanceNvidia Monitor Optimizing Performance Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDiagnostic Tools TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Option Function Express Test Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Extended TestMP Memory Test Getting More Help Dell Support Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC Checkup Dell Network AssistantPower Button LED States Diagnostic IndicatorsDell Technical Update Service DellConnectBeep Codes Solving Problems Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsCode Description repetitive Short beeps Battery Problems Drive Problems Memory Problems Hard drive problemsPower Problems Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring the Operating SystemStarting System Restore Windows XP Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Click Finish to reboot the system Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Windows XPBefore you Begin Troubleshooting Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Next Modem Dialing Information screen appearsInstalling Windows window appears Setup window appears Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Recommended Driver Installation Order Troubleshooting Entering System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Single System Setup OptionsMain DualAdvanced CPUIntegrated Advanced Advanced Allows you to set a supervisor password Power failure PowerOff-The computer remains powered off BootBoot Sequence Option SettingsConfiguring the Bios Configuring the Bios Appendix SpecificationsOperating system installed Appendix ProcessorVideo Connector sizeConnector data AudioBus throughput Width maximum Bus throughputDrives Ieee 1394aNetwork adapter Fan IDE driveSerial ATA PCI ExpressTypical configuration Into an electrical outlet, power strip, or otherWattage Voltage see the safety Maximum configurationOperating Macrovision Product NoticeEnvironmental StorageContacting Dell Error messages beep codes IndexIndex Nvidia ESA USB Index
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C100J, DCDO specifications

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