Dell Latitude D530 (Early 2008): Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the

Main

Menu

screen appears, click

the button for the option you want.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes

10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your

part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of

tracing the problem quickly.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically

takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer

questions 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 the

problem 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.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting

Dell" in your

User’s Guide

).

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test

screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

3

If you run a test from the

Custom Test

or

Symptom Tree

option, click the

applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab Function

Results 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.

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