Dell D830, PP04X manual continued

Option		Function	(continued)
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.
Symptom Tree	This option allows you to select tests
	based on a symptom of the problem you
	are having. This option lists the most
	common symptoms.

3If 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 contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135).

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.

4If 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.

Troubleshooting

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