Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.

Option

Function

 

 

Test Memory

Run the stand-alone memory test

 

 

Test System

Run System Diagnostics

 

 

Exit

Exit the Diagnostics

 

 

After 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 to run a more thorough check of the devices in the computer.

Option

Function

 

 

Express Test

Performs a quick test of system devices.

 

The 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 system

 

devices. The test typically takes an hour

 

or more and periodically requires your

 

input to answer specific questions.

 

 

Custom Test

Tests a specific device in the system and

 

can be used to customize the tests you want

 

to run.

 

 

Symptom Tree

Lists a number of common symptoms and

 

allows you to select a test based on the

 

symptom of the problem you are having.

 

 

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