Starting The Dell Diagnostics - Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

Using Dell Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 8200
by yourself, the diagnostic tests can provide you with important information you will
need when talking to Dell's service and support personnel. If you are experiencing a
problem with your computer, Dell recommends that you perform the checks in
"Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you call Dell for technical
assistance.
NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your Dell™ computer. Using this
program with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or
result in error messages.
The diagnostic test groups or subtests also have these helpful features:
Options that let you perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all
devices
An option that allows you to choose the number of times a test group or subtest
is repeated
The ability to display test results or to save them in a file
Options to temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected, or to terminate
testing when an adjustable error limit is reached
Extensive online Help screens that describe the tests and how to run them
Status messages that inform you whether test groups or subtests were
completed successfully
Error messages that appear if any problems are detected

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

HINT: Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
Before you can start the Dell Diagnostics you need to reset your boot sequence and
boot from the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer.
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