Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell Dimension T2310 Owner's Manual

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the
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option you want.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a
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description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow
the instructions on the screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 112).
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.
If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab
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described in the following table for more information.
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Function
Performs a quick test of devices. This 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. This test typically
takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions
periodically.
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
want to run.
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem
you are having.
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 may indicate requirements for
running the test.