Dell Diagnostics; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on page 31
and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
NOTICE:
The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
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3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.
4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option
you want.
Option Function
Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes
and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase
the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.
Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or
more and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.
Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a
test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.
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 "Contacting Dell" on page 120).
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.
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desktop. Then shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on