From the Drivers and Utilities CD:

1Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

2Shut down and restart the computer.

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 through the Start menu and try again.

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

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

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

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

6Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.

7Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.

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

9When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

10When the tests are completed, remove the CD.

Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics

The Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard-drive failure.

1Turn on your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it).

2When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <Ctrl><Alt><D>.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

If a failure is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in your User’s Guide.

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Dell 1U920 manual Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics, From the Drivers and Utilities CD

1U920 specifications

The Dell 1U920 is a high-performance server designed to meet the needs of modern data centers, offering exceptional reliability, scalability, and flexibility. Targeted towards enterprise applications, this 1U rack server provides a compact form factor, ensuring that organizations maximize their data center space while maintaining powerful computing capabilities.

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