Dell 7500 manual Using the Dell Diagnostics, Menu

Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen

Do not be concerned if the Device Groups area does not list the names of all the components or devices you know are part of your computer. For example, you will not see a mouse listed, although you know one is attached to your computer. If you select the Pointing Devices device group, Mouse is listed under Devices for Highlighted Group. Similarly, you can test your printer connection through the Parallel Ports device group.

Using the Dell Diagnostics

The online Help in the Dell Diagnostics provides instructions on how to use the program and explains each menu item, device group, subtest, and test and error result. To enter the Help menu, perform the following steps:

1.Highlight Select Devices to Test in the DIAGNOSTICS MENU.

2.Press <Enter>.

3.Press <h>.

The Help menu options are Menu, Keys, Device group, Device, Test, and Versions. The online Help also provides detailed descriptions of the devices that you are testing. The Help options are explained in the following subsections.

Menu

Menu describes the main menu screen area, the device groups, and the different diagnostic menus and commands and provides instructions on how to use them.

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