Dell Precision 350: Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function: Dell Precision 350
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
- Setting Up Your Dell Precision™ 350 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse
- Connect the modem or the network cable
- Connect the monitor
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers
- Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor
- Install additional software or devices To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access the User’s Guide from the CD: To access the User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site:
- Opening the Computer Cover
- 18 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
- Inside Your Computer
- Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Microsoft Windows XP To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP: To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows 2000
- Using System Restore in Windows XP Creating a Restore Point
- Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000
- Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function
- Beep Codes Error Messages Diagnostic Lights
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears,
click the button for the option you want.
NOTE: The Service Tag
Option Function
for your computer is
located at the top of each
Express
Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10
test screen.
Test
to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part.
Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing
the problem quickly.
Extended
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
Test
takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions
periodically.
Custom
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
Test
want to run.
Symptom
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
Tre e
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 displaying the
error code and a description of the problem appear. Write down the
error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the
screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.
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
problem description.
Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for
running the test.
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