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.

3If 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.

 

 

4When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD.

5Close 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 light may indicate a computer problem.

Power Light

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

Solid green

Power is on, and the computer is

No corrective action is required.

 

operating normally.

 

 

 

 

Blinking green

The computer is in the suspended

Press the power button, move the mouse, or

 

state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000

press a key on the keyboard to wake the

 

and Windows XP).

computer.

 

 

 

Blinks green several

A configuration error exists.

Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if

times and then

 

the specific problem is identified.

turns off

 

 

Quick Reference Guide

 

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Dell N7132 manual System Lights, Tab Function, Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution