Dell Precision Workstation 370 User's & Service Manual

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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.Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, andvarious internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Thedevice list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devicesattached to your computer.Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.5. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, closethe Main Menu screen.DriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program.A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set ofspecialized commands that only its driver recognizes.Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed.NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Ensurethat you are installing software appropriate for your operating system.Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. You may need to installdrivers if you:Upgrade your operating system.Reinstall your operating system.Connect or install a new device.Identifying DriversIf you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is thesource of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.