
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 |
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Test Memory | Run the |
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Test System | Run System Diagnostics |
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Exit | Exit the Diagnostics |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Custom Test | Tests a specific device in the system |
| and can be used to customize the tests |
| you want to run. |
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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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