Tab | Function |
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Configuration | Displays your hardware configuration for the selected |
| device. |
| The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration |
| information for all devices from the system setup |
| program, memory, and various internal tests and displays |
| it in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The |
| device list may not display the names of all the |
| components installed on your computer or all devices |
| attached to your computer. |
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Parameters | Allows you to customize the test by changing the test |
| settings. |
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4When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD.
5Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.
A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.
Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you:
•Upgrade your operating system
•Reinstall your operating system
•Connect or install a new device
If you experience a problem with any device, perform the steps in the following sections to identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and if necessary, to update the driver.
Advanced Troubleshooting
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