Dell Inspiron 1501 Owner's Manual page 63

Option
Extended Test
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 "Contacting Dell" on page 109.
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
Function
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer
questions periodically.
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 the system setup program, 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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Solving Problems