Dell Latitude D800 System Information Manual page 26

Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press
4
you wait too long and the Microsoft
you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press
5
The computer begins to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded
diagnostics that perform initial testing on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and
display.
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If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message
Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to
continue
Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Diagnostics utility partition on
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your hard drive.
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button
7
for the option you want.
NOTE: The service tag for your computer is located in the title bar of each screen.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
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During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
If a component failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the
assessment and reboot to the operating system, press
next test, press ; to retest the component that failed, press
If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the
error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for the
appropriate contact information) before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics.
If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been
found, follow the instructions on the screen to run the Dell Diagnostics from your
Drivers and Utilities CD.
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Function
Performs a quick test of devices. The 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. The test typically takes 1 hour or more
and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests to be run.
Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are
experiencing. The option lists the most common symptoms.
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Windows logo appears, continue to wait until
immediately. If
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; to continue to the
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