3When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RWand press <Enter>.

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

5Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1After 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

 

 

2After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the computer.

Option

Function

 

 

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This

 

typically can take 10 to 20 minutes.

 

 

Extended Test

Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This

 

typically can take an hour or more.

 

 

Custom Test

Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.

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Dell GX148 manual Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function