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Dell Inspiron 518 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list.

If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your
computer.

7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want

to run.

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.

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 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.

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