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Dell Inspiron 1720 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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.

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 the devices in the computer.

Option

Function

Test Memory

Run the stand-alone memory test

Test System

Run System Diagnostics

Exit

Exit the Diagnostics

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.