Dell Diagnostics - Dell Inspiron 1427 Setup Manual

Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer,
perform the checks in "Lockups and Software
Problems" on page 24 and run the Dell Diagnostics
before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
It is recommended that you print these procedures
before you begin.
NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell
computers.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is
optional and may not ship with your computer.
See the System Setup section in the "Service
Manual" to review your computer's configuration
information, and to ensure that the device you want to
test displays in the system setup program and is active.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or
from the Drivers and Utilities media.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic
utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen
image, see the "Contacting Dell" on page 37.
1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an
electrical outlet that is known to be working
properly.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12>
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immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot
menu and press <Enter>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating
system logo appears, continue to wait until you
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see the Microsoft Windows
down your computer and try again.
4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the
diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
Troubleshooting
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desktop; then, shut
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