Dell Diagnostics | Dell M5030, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F003

Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer.

Ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Press <F2> during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

Using Support Tools

Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 70).

1.Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

2.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3.When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.

This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer.

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Dell M5030, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F003, P07F001 setup guide Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Battery Status Lights and Indicators Light Indicator light status Computer states Power status Computer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad Gestures One finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out Zoom Multimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click Applications If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System System System Messages My Dell Downloads Them Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer Service Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need to Processor Specifications Memory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Video CommunicationsCamera Display Audio Touch Pad BatteryKeyboard Physical AC Adapter Storage To 95% Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01