Troubleshooting Tools 81
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media1
Insert the
Drivers and Utilities
media.
2
Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your
computer and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the
next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the
system setup program.
3
When the boot device list appears, highlight
CD/DVD/CD-RW
and press
<Enter>.
4
Select the
Boot from CD-ROM
option from the menu that appears and
press <Enter>.
5
Typ e
1
to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6
Select
Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics
from the numbered list. If multiple
versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
7
When the Dell Diagnostics
Main Menu
appears, select the test you want
to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the
Main
Menu
screen appears, click
the button for the option you want.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test
on your computer.
Option Function
Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System Run System Diagnostics
Exit Exit the Diagnostics
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