Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual

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Dell Diagnostics: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guidefile:///C|/infodev/2013/eDoc/OpGX1/UG/diag.htm[2/21/2013 11:47:14 AM]groupStatus messages that inform you whether test groups or subtests were completed successfullyError messages that appear if any problems are detectedWhen to Use the Dell DiagnosticsWhenever a major component or device in your computer system does not function properly, you may havea component failure. As long as the microprocessor and the input and output components of your computersystem (the monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive) are working, you can use the Dell Diagnostics. If you areexperienced with computers and know what component(s) you need to test, simply select the appropriatediagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). If you are unsure about how to begin diagnosing a problem, read therest of this section.Before You Start TestingTurn on your printer if one is attached, and make sure it is online. Also, you must create a copy of the DellDiagnostics on diskette.1. Enter the System Setup program by restarting the computer and pressing when prompted.2. Confirm that all ports are enabled, and make sure that the Boot Sequence option is set to CD-ROMFirst.3. Place the Dell ResourceCD in the CD-ROM drive, and press to restart the system.4. At the prompt, select the option to run the Dell Diagnostics.5. Insert a blank diskette in drive A.NOTE: Make sure that there is no data on the diskette that you want to keep. The diskettecreation process will destroy any data on the diskette.6. At the prompt, select the option for the 16-bit Dell Diagnostics, and type y to continue.The Dell Diagnostics diskette is created from the Dell ResourceCD.7. Restart the computer, enter the System Setup program, change the Boot Sequence option to DisketteFirst, and press to reboot the system.Your computer boots from the Dell Diagnostics diskette in drive A, and the Dell Diagnosticsautomatically loads.NOTE: At your first opportunity, make a working copy of the Dell Diagnostics diskette. Refer to youroperating system’s documentation for information on how to duplicate diskettes. Label both diskettesas "Dell Diagnostics diskette," and put the original diskette away for safekeeping.