Dell Diagnostics; When To Use The Dell Diagnostics; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell Dimension 5150C Owner's Manual

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on
page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
NOTICE:
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
Microsoft
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 (see
page 48).

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
Express Test
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
48
Troubleshooting Tools
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
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Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer (see page 55) and try again.
Function
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.
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes
an 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.
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