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Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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NOTE:

If you have a

SCSI

controller installed in your computer, make

sure the controller is configured to boot after

IDE

devices. For more

information, see your SCSI controller documentation.

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Select the appropriate language for menu options. If you have changed

a partition table and restarted your computer, select the option to

Continue Windows NT Reinstall.

A numbered list displays the available options. The following list

describes each option.

NOTE:

Once you select one of the following options, you cannot return to

the list to select another option. If you decide that you do not want to
continue with an option or wish to select another option, you must restart
your computer.

Option 1 – Start/Continue Windows NT

®

Installation

NOTICE:

This option has the potential to erase partial data or the entire hard

drive.

Helps you reinstall Windows NT Workstation on your computer.

Use this option if your computer has become unusable or if you

require a clean installation of this

OS

. To complete the

reinstallation, you will need your Windows NT CD, your service

pack CD, and your Windows NT Product Key (also called the

Product ID or

COA

).

For more information, refer to the Windows NT installation guide

provided with your computer.

• Option 2 – Dell Diagnostics

Loads the Dell Diagnostics that allow you to perform tests and

help determine if your computer has possible problems. When the

Diagnostics Menu appears, select one of the options to continue.

• Option 3 – Dell ZZTOP Imaging Software

NOTICE:

This option reformats your hard drive and causes data loss. Do not

select this option unless a qualified Dell technician has instructed you to do so.

Helps you to restore a corrupted hard drive by reinstalling

Windows and reconfiguring the computer to factory defaults.

• Option 4 – SCSI Hard-Drive Diagnostics