Dell Studio 1737 Setup Manual page 43

It is recommended that you print these
procedures before you begin.
NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on
Dell computers.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media
is optional and may not ship with your
computer.
Review your computer's configuration
information, and ensure that the device that
you want to test displays in the system setup
program and is active. See the System Setup
section in Dell Technology Guide.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive
or from the Drivers and Utilities media.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden
diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a
screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on
page 55.
1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an
electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12>
™
immediately. Select Diagnostics from the
boot menu and press <Enter>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft
desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no
diagnostics utility partition has been found,
run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers
and Utilities media.
Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics
4.
from the diagnostics utility partition on your
hard drive.
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