Using Support Tools

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press

<Enter> to proceed.

System Recovery Options

1.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-RWand press <Enter>.

4.Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

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.

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Both procedures permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the

Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view,

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Dell DCSEA setup guide System Recovery Options, System Restore, Enter to proceed

DCSEA specifications

Dell DCSEA (Dell Cloud Services for Enterprise Applications) is a comprehensive platform designed to provide businesses with flexible, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. Dell DCSEA is aimed at organizations seeking to modernize their IT infrastructure and optimize their operational capabilities while leveraging the benefits of cloud computing.

One of the main features of Dell DCSEA is its robust cloud-native architecture, which is built to support the demands of enterprise applications. It allows organizations to run their critical workloads in a cloud environment, providing the agility and resilience that businesses require in today's fast-paced digital landscape. This architecture utilizes microservices and containerization technologies, enabling developers to deploy applications quickly and efficiently while minimizing interruptions to the service.

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Dell DCSEA is also designed for seamless integration with existing IT environments. Organizations can easily migrate applications to the cloud without disrupting their operations. The platform supports diverse application frameworks and programming languages, which provides developers with the flexibility to use the tools they are most comfortable with.

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