Dell Latitude D500 System Information Manual page 27

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Diagnostics utility partition on
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your hard drive.
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button
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for the option you want.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code
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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 "Getting Help" in your
User's Guide for the appropriate contact information).
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located in the title bar of each screen.
Function
Performs a quick test of devices. The 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
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 experiencing.
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