Dell Precision 650N Setup And Quick Reference Manual page 32

NOTE: This feature
changes the boot sequence
for one time only. On the
next start-up, the
computer boots according
to the devices specified in
system setup.
NOTE: The Service Tag
for your computer is
located at the top of each
test screen.
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Setup and Quick Reference Guid e
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
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Shut down and restart the computer.
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When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait
until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer
through the Start menu and try again.
When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device
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and press <Enter>.
Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.
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Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.
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Type to start the ResourceCD menu.
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Type to start the Dell Diagnostics.
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2
Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If
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multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your
platform.
When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you
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want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears,
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click the button for the option you want.
Option Function
Express Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10
Test to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part.
Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing
the problem quickly.
Extended Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
Test takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions
periodically.
Custom Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
Test want to run.
Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
Tree you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem
you are having.