6At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program.

7Press <1> to select the Dell Diagnostics.

8At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, press <1> to select the Dell Diagnostics.

9At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to select the test you want to run (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 35).

NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen.

10After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.

11Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics, and then restart the computer.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

The following tests can be run from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu:

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.

 

 

Quick Reference Guide

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Dell T7400 manual Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Option Function