Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen - Dell Dimension L Series Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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to select options from a menu. From this screen, you can enter two other types of
screens.
Information on the main screen of the diagnostics is presented in the following areas:
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Two lines at the top of the screen identify the version number of the Dell
Diagnostics.
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On the left side of the screen, the Device Groups area lists the diagnostic test
groups in the order they will run if you select All from the Run Tests menu. Press
the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a device group.
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On the right side of the screen, the Devices for Highlighted Group
devices to be tested for the selected device group.
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Two lines at the bottom of the screen are the menu area. The first line lists the
menu options you can select; press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight a
menu option. The second line gives information about the option currently
highlighted.

Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen

Do not be concerned if the Device Groups area does not list the names of all the
components or devices you know are part of your computer system. For example,
you will not see a mouse listed, although you know one is attached to your computer.
If you select the Pointing Devices device group, Mouse is listed under Devices for
Highlighted Group. Similarly, you can test your printer connection through the Paral-
lel Ports device group.
hlighted Group area lists the