Tab

Function (continued)

 

 

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

You can customize the test by changing the test settings.

 

 

4When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media (optional), remove the CD or DVD.

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.

System Lights

Your power light may indicate a computer problem.

Power Light

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

Solid green

Power is on, and the

No corrective action is required.

 

computer is operating

 

 

normally.

 

Blinking green

The computer is in a

 

power-saving mode.

Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer.

Blinks green

A configuration error exists. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55

several times and

to see if the specific problem is

then turns off

identified.

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740 specifications

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