26 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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4When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the
Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.
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.
Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps that identify a problem. One possible series
(code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This series tell
you that the computer encountered a memory problem.
If a beep code is emitted, write it down and look it up under "Beep Codes" in the User’s
Guide.
Error Messages
NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the
program that was running when the message appeared.
If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying
the problem. See "Error Messages" in the User’s Guide for suggestions on resolving any
problems.
Tab Fun ctio n
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.
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