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Using Support Tools
Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your
computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and
Software Problems” on page 52 and run the
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for
technical assistance. It is recommended that
you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell
computers.
NOTE: The
Drivers and Utilities
disc may
not ship with your computer.
See the Specifications on page 80 to review
your computer’s configuration information, and
ensure that the device that you want to test
appears in the system setup program and is
active.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive
or from the
Drivers and Utilities
disc.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your
Hard Drive
The 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 77).
Ensure that the computer is connected to an 1.
electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly.
Turn on (or restart) your computer.2.
When the DELL3. ™ 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.