3If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 57.

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

4If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab

Function

 

 

Results

Displays the results of the test and any error

 

conditions encountered.

 

 

Errors

Displays error conditions encountered, error codes,

 

and the problem description.

 

 

Help

Describes the test and may indicate requirements for

 

running the test.

 

 

Configuration

Displays your hardware configuration for the

 

selected device.

 

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration

 

information for all devices from system setup,

 

memory, and various internal tests, and it displays

 

the information 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.

 

 

Parameters

Allows you to customize the test by changing the

 

test settings.

 

 

5When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

6Remove the Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).

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