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thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then
press any key to return to the previous menu.
After Test System is selected, the following menu appears:
Option
Express Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test to perform a more thorough check of
devices in the computer.
For any problem 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 exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If
you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support.
NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your Service Tag ready. The Service Tag for your
computer is located at the top of each test screen.
The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
Configuration
Parameters
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Function
Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically
can take 10 to 20 minutes.
NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on your part.
Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing a
problem quickly.
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.
Describes the test and any requirements for running the test.
Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all
devices from System Setup, memory, and various internal
tests, and displays the information in the device list in the left
pane of the screen.
NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all
components installed on your computer or all devices attached
to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the
test settings.