Dell E310, 3100 System Lights, Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function, Tab Function

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

Option	Function
Express Test	Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to
	increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.
Extended	Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Test
Custom Test	Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.
Symptom	Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.
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2.If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab	Function
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.

4.When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD.

5.Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

System Lights

Your power button light and hard-drive light may indicate a computer problem.

Power Light	Problem Description	Suggested Resolution
Solid green	Power is on, and the computer is operating normally. On	No corrective action is required.
	the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a
	network connection.
Blinking green	The computer is in the suspended state (Microsoft®	Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key
	Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).	on the keyboard to wake the computer.
Blinks green several times and then	A configuration error exists.	Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is
turns off		identified.
Solid yellow	The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the	If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the testing to
	system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed.	complete.
		Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is
		identified.
		If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical
		assistance.
Blinking yellow	A power supply or system board failure has occurred.	Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is
		identified.
Solid green and a beep code during	A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing.	See "Beep Codes" for instructions on diagnosing the beep
POST		code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific
		problem is identified.
Solid green power light and no beep	The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or	Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is
code and no video during POST	incorrectly installed.	identified. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in your