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3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.
4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
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.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
NOTE:
The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots
according to the devices specified in system setup.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the optical drive and press <Enter>.
4 Select the listing for the optical drive option from the CD boot menu.
5 Select the option to boot from the optical drive from the menu that appears.
6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities Media menu.
7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.
8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select
the version appropriate for your computer.
9 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.
Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
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.
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