Dell 518 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Troubleshooting 33
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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