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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:
on your computer.
Option
Test Memory
Test System
Exit
2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the
following menu appears:
NOTE:
to run a more thorough check of devices in the computer.
Option
Express
Test
Extended
Test
Custom
Test
Symptom
Tree
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 see "Contacting Dell" on page 200.
NOTE:
screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.
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Troubleshooting Tools
It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test
Function
Run the stand-alone memory test
Run System Diagnostics
Exit the Diagnostics
It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below
Function
Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically
can take 10 to 20 minutes.
Performs a thorough check of devices in the system.
This typically can take an hour or more.
Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.
This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of
the problem you are having. This option lists the most
common symptoms.
The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test
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