Dell Vostro 400 Owner's Manual page 88

2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the
following menu appears:
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to
run a more thorough check of devices in the computer.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
3 If a problem is 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 and see "Contacting Dell" on page 187.
NOTE:
screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.
4 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the
applicable tab described in the following table for more information.
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
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Troubleshooting Tools
Function
Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically
can take 10 to 20 minutes.
Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This
typically can take an hour or more.
Tests a specific device or customize the tests to be run.
Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the
problem you are having. This option lists the most common
symptoms.
The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test
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.