Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell DIMENSION 3000 Owner's Manual

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When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see
page 37).

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 page 88).
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
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.
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.
Advanced Troubleshooting
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