176 Solving Problems
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•Read status messages that inform you whether test groups or subtests
completed successfully
•Receive error messages that appear if problems are detected
Before You Start Testing•Read "Safety First—For You and Your Computer" and the safety
instructions in your System Information Guide.
•Turn on your printer if one is attached, and ensure that it is online.
•Enter system setup, confirm your computer's system configuration
information, and enable all of its components and devices, such as
ports.
Running the Dell Diagnostics NOTE: Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin. For
additional information, refer to the
Dell Precision WorkStations ResourceCD
User's Guide
, located on the
Dell ResourceCD
. See "Finding Information and
Assistance" for more information.
1Insert the Dell Precision ResourceCD into the CD drive.
Microsoft® Windows ® automatically runs the ResourceCD, and the
main menu appears.
NOTE: If this is the first time you have used the ResourceCD, an
installation utility automatically runs, and then the main menu appears.
2Press <Alt><F4> to exit the main menu.
3Ensure that your diskette drive is empty.
NOTE: Some of the diagnostics tests allow you to print the results. If you
want to print test results, turn on your printer, if one is attached, and
ensure that it is online.
4Restart the computer.
5If your computer boots to the CD, the Dell logo screen appears,
followed by a list of menu option descriptions and their available
languages.
NOTE: If your computer does not boot to the CD, change the Boot
Sequence to boot from the CD drive.