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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 103
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional
Drivers and Utilities Media
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
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Clicking the Dell Support Icon . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
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Solving Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Drive Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Lockups and Software Problems
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Memory Problems
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Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Power Problems
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Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Video and Display Problems
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If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . 121
If only part of the display is readable
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13 System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Viewing the System Setup Screens
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