Drive Problems - Dell 500 Owner's Manual

The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the
Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
Configuration
Parameters

Drive Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks.
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Function
Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the
problem description.
Describes the test and any requirements for running the test.
Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for
all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal
tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the
left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the
names of all the components installed on your computer or
all devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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My Computer.
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Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that
the original media is defective.
Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
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