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
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 26).
NOTE: The Service Tag for your
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. |
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