3When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.

4When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 37), select the test that you want to run.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc

1Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.

2Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

3When the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press <Enter>.

4Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5Type 1 to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

Option

Function

 

 

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices. This 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 devices. This test typically takes

 

1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Quick Reference Guide

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