Pc-Doctor For Windows Pe - Lenovo ThinkCentre M57 User Manual

Creating a diagnostic CD/DVD image
To create a diagnostic CD/DVD image, download a self-starting bootable
CD/DVD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from
http://www.lenovo.com/support. After you download the image, you can create
the CD/DVD using any CD/DVD burning software.
Running diagnostics from the CD/DVD
To run diagnostics from the diagnostic CD/DVD image that you created, use the
following procedure:
1. Make sure your computer is turned off.
2. Insert the CD/DVD into the optical drive.
3. Restart the computer.
4. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the screen.
5. When the program finishes, remove the CD/DVD from the drive.
6. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following
procedure:
Note: If you did not create a diagnostic CD/DVD image, you can run the
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The
4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue
5. Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will restart.
6. When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select

PC-Doctor for Windows PE

Depending on your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS
or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on your Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for
Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you are unable to start the Windows operating
system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible
problem.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
You can run the PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue
and Recovery workspace. To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery
workspace, use the following procedure:
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
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Note: If the diagnostic program does not start, the optical drive has not been
set as a bootable device. See "Selecting a startup device" on page 11 for
instructions on how to select or change the startup device.
PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from the Rescue and Recovery
workspace.
Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.
and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.
the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.