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Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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At 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 .

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.

7

Press <1> to select the Dell Diagnostics.

8

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

9

At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press
and then , 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.

10

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

11

Remove 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.