Dell Dimension 3000 Owner's Manual page 37

Option
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the
problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the
screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 89).
NOTE:
The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical
support will ask for your Service Tag.
3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in
the following table for more information.
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
Configuration
Parameters
4 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the
computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Function
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want
to run.
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you
are having.
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 may indicate 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.
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