Dell Latitude D505 Series System Information Manual

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System Information Guide 21Dell DiagnosticsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions at thebeginning of this document.When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in yourUser’s Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User'sGuide for the appropriate contact information).1 Shut down the computer.2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentationthat came with your docking device for instructions.3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.4 Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.NOTE: If you cannot see anything on your display, press and hold and the power button for about5 seconds to start the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot SystemAssessment.NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the DellDiagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD.If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until yousee the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and tryagain.5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press .The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your systemboard, keyboard, hard drive, and display.• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.• If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restartthe computer, press ; to continue to the next test, press ; to retest thecomponent that failed, press .