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5. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If you are running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, remove
the first diskette and insert the second diskette.
6. When the program finishes, remove the CD/DVD or diskette from the drive.
7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following
procedure:
Note: If you did not create a diagnostic CD/DVD image or diagnostic diskettes,
you can run the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from the Rescue
and Recovery workspace.
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The
Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.
4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue
and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.
5. Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will restart.
6. When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select
the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for
DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on your Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for
Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you are unable to start the Windows operating
system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible
problem.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
You can run the PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue
and Recovery workspace. To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery
workspace, use the following procedure:
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The
Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue
and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.
5. The diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you
want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows PE. For more
information about rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media”
on page 34.
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