Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Media; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell Vostro 400 Owner's Manual

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
2 Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE:
to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your
computer and try again.
NOTE:
next startup, 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>.
5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple
versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want
to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click
the button for the option you want.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on
your computer.
Option
Test Memory
Test System
Exit
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue
The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the
Function
Runs the stand-alone memory test
Runs System Diagnostics
Exits the Diagnostics
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