Dell PP01S User Manual
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Two lines at the bottom of the screen make up the menu area. The first line lists the categories you can select; press the left- orright-arrow key to highlight a menu category. The second line gives information about the category currently highlighted.lNOTE: The options displayed on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of your computer.Figure 2. Dell Diagnostics Main ScreenConfirming the System Configuration InformationWhen you boot your computer from the Dell System Software CD, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information anddisplays it in the Device Groups area on the main screen.The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics:The system configuration information settings (stored in nonvolatile random-access memory [NVRAM]) that you selected whileusing the system setup programlIdentification tests of the microprocessor, the video controller, the keyboard controller, and other key componentslBasic input/output system (BIOS) configuration information temporarily saved in RAMlDo not be concerned if the Device Groups area does not list the names of all the components or devices you know are part of yourcomputer. For example, you may not see a printer listed, although you know one is attached to your computer. Because your printer isa parallel communications device, the computer recognizes the printer by its LPT1 address and identifies it as a parallel port. You cantest your printer connection in the Parallel Ports tests.Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guidefile:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De.../New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/diag.htm (3 of 4) [5/31/2000 9:45:31 AM] |
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