Dell Latitude D430 (Mid 2007) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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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"
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.
4 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab
described in the following table for more information.
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.
Tab
Function
Results
Displays the results of the test and any
error conditions encountered.
Errors
Displays error conditions encountered,
error codes, and the problem
description.