Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics

The diskette-based diagnostics (included with the system) contain tests that aid in troubleshooting all major components of the computer system.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the original diagnostics diskette, always use

abackup copy of the diagnostics diskette when servicing a user’s system. Dell recom- mends that users make several copies of this diskette to ensure that one is always available.

To start the diagnostics, turn off the system unit, insert a diagnostics diskette into drive A, and then turn on the system unit.

Starting the diagnostics causes the Dell logo screen to appear on the monitor screen, followed by a message indicating that the diagnostics is loading. Before the diagnostics loads, a program tests the portion of main memory (RAM) required for loading the diagnostics. If a main memory error is detected, a mes- sage appears on the screen telling you which DIMM has failed.

If no errors are found in main memory, the diagnostics loads and the Diagnos- tics Menu appears. This menu lets you choose the following options or exit to the Microsoft® MS-DOS®prompt:

RUN QUICK TESTS — Runs selected tests from all test groups to quickly locate a failure or to indicate where further testing is needed to isolate a failure

RUN ALL TESTS — Runs all tests for a thorough test of the system

RUN SPECIFIC TESTS — Tests a particular area or subsystem

Getting Help

If none of the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter or the tests in the dis- kette-based diagnostics reveals the source of the problem or leads to the proper troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. For instructions, see the chapter titled “Getting Help” in the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.

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2100/180 specifications

The Dell 2100/200 and Dell 2100/180 are innovative offerings from Dell that cater to the demands of a variety of users, ranging from small businesses to larger enterprises. Both models are designed to deliver high performance and reliability, making them indispensable tools in the modern computing environment.

The Dell 2100/200 features an impressive Intel processor that ensures fast and efficient performance, making it suitable for multitasking and handling complex applications. Coupled with a generous RAM configuration, this model can easily manage demanding workloads, resulting in smoother performance and faster processing times. In contrast, the Dell 2100/180, while slightly less powerful, still maintains robust performance levels that are well-suited for general productivity tasks and everyday use.

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