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Quick Reference Guide

3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in

the following table for more information.

4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities

CD, remove the CD.

When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell
Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

A C

ADAPTER

IS

FIRMLY

CONNECTED

TO

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TO

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

.

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:

You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

T

URN

THE

COMPUTER

OFF

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your

mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your
computer.

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 may indicate 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.