Dell 1700 manual Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, 108

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.

Option	Function
Test Memory	Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System	Run System Diagnostics
Exit	Exit the Diagnostics

After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu to run a more thorough check of the devices in the computer.

Option	Function
Express Test	Performs a quick test of system
	devices. The test typically takes 10 to
	20 minutes and requires no interaction
	on your part. Run Express Test first to
	increase the possibility of tracing the
	problem quickly.
Extended Test	Performs a thorough check of system
	devices. The test typically takes an
	hour or more and periodically requires
	your input to answer specific
	questions.
Custom Test	Tests a specific device in the system
	and can be used to customize the tests
	you want to run.
Symptom Tree	Lists a number of common symptoms and
	allows you to select a test based on the
	symptom of the problem you are having.

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