Dell Inspiron 1012 Setup Manual page 50

Using Support Tools
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer
is displayed at the top of each test screen.
The Service Tag helps you identify your
computer when you contact Dell.
6. When the tests are complete, close the test
screen to return to the Choose An Option
window.
7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to restart the
computer, click Exit.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Disc
NOTE: Your computer does not have an
internal optical drive. Use an external
optical drive or any external storage device
for the procedures that involve discs.
Drivers and Utilities disc.
1. Insert the
2. Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12>
immediately.
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NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft
desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot
sequence for one time only. On the next
start-up, the computer boots according to
the devices specified in the system setup
program.
3. When the boot device list appears, highlight
CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from
the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
Type 1 to start the CD menu and press
5.
<Enter> to proceed.
6. Select the test you want to run.
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