DocumentationCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in theProduct Information Guide.NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press 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 (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 7) and try again.3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press .4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.Option FunctionExpress Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction onyour part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answerquestions periodically.Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of theproblem you are having.2. 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 follow the instructions on the screen.3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the followingtable for more information.Tab FunctionResults Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9200/en/SM_EN/adtshoot.htm (8 of 11) [12/9/2007 11:19:07 PM]
