Dell Precision M4300 User Manual page 73

Option
Test Memory
Test System
Exit
2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select
check of devices in the computer.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
3 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 contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell"
on page 139).
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.
4 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
Function
Runs the stand-alone memory test
Runs System Diagnostics
Exits the Diagnostics
Extended Test
Function
Performs a quick test of devices in the
system. This typically can take 10 to 20
minutes.
Performs a thorough check of devices in
the system. This typically can take an
hour or more.
Use to test a specific device or
customize the tests to be run.
This option allows you to select tests
based on a symptom of the problem you
are having. This option lists the most
common symptoms.
Function
Displays the results of the test and any
error conditions encountered.
Displays error conditions encountered,
error codes, and the problem
description.
from the menu below to run a more thorough
Troubleshooting
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