Specifications

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.
l During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
l If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press <n>; to continue to the next
test, press <y>; to retest the component that failed, press <r>.
l If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell.
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to
continue.
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
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1. Insert your Drivers and Utilities media.
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2. Shut down and restart the computer.
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3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
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4. At the boot device menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press <Enter>.
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5. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press <Enter>.
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6. Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press <Enter>.
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7. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
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8. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run.
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9. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.
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10. Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.
After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.
NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure,
press and release <F12> in even intervals until the boot device menu appears.
NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot
sequence specified in system setup.
NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.
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Option
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Function
Test Memory
Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System
Run System Diagnostics
Exit
Exit the Diagnostics
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of the devices in the computer.
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Option
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Function
Express Test
Performs a quick test of system devices. The 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.
Extended
Performs a thorough check of system devices. The test typically takes an hour or more and periodically requires your input to answer specific