Dell PP29L owner manual Drive Problems, Tab Function

The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:

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 any 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.

Drive Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks.

E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E —

Click Start→My Computer.

TE S T T H E D R I V E —

•Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original media is defective.

•Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.

C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 144.

Troubleshooting

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