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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional and therefore may not ship with all computers.

1Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

2Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the 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 system setup.

3When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>.

4Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.

5Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.

6Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.

7Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.

8Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

9When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 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.

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 Test

Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more

 

and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Custom Test

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

 

 

Symptom Tree

Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test

 

based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

 

 

2If 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.

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Dell K7821 manual Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function

K7821 specifications

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