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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 the
system setup program.
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When the boot device list appears, highlight
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
and press <Enter>.
4
Select the
Boot from CD-ROM
option from the menu that appears and
press <Enter>.
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to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
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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 that you
want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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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. The 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. The test typically
takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer
questions periodically
Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
want to run.