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Quick Reference Guide 63
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD (Optional)
1
Insert the
Drivers and Utilities
CD (optional).
2
Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until
you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try
again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next
start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.
3
When the boot device list appears, highlight
SATA CD-ROM Device
and
press <Enter>.
4
Select the
SATA CD-ROM Device
option from the CD boot menu.
5
Select the
Boot from CD-ROM
option from the menu that appears.
6
Ty p e
1
to start the
Drivers and Utilities
CD menu.
7
Ty p e
2
to start the Dell Diagnostics.
8
Select
Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics
from the numbered list. If
multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your
computer.
9
When the Dell Diagnostics
Main Menu
appears, select the test you want
to run (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 63).
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the
Main
Menu
screen appears, click
the button for the option you want.
Option Function
Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes
10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part.
Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing
the problem quickly.
Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
takes an hour or more and requires you to answer
questions periodically.