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Dell Latitude D531 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1 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.

2 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 below to run a more thorough check

of devices in the computer.

3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the

problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in
your User’s Guide).

NOTE:

The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell,

technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

Option

Function

Test Memory

Runs the stand-alone memory test

Test System

Runs System Diagnostics

Exit

Exits the Diagnostics

Option

Function

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can take
10 to 20 minutes.

Extended Test

Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This typically can
take an hour or more.

Custom Test

Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.

Symptom Tree

This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the
problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms.