Dell Precision 650: Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function: Dell Precision 650
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- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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- Finding Information and Assistance What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
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- Setting Up Your Dell Precision™ 650 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 your User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site:
- Setting Up Your Dell Precision 450 Computer Connect the keyboard and mouse
- Connect the modem or 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 your User’s Guide from the Dell Support Site: Caring for Your Computer
- Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore in Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Using Last Known Good Configuration 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
- System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Cause Corrective Action Light
- Power Light Hard-Drive Cause Corrective Action Light Beep Codes Error Messages Diagnostic Lights
- Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggestion Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- Opening the Computer Cover
- Dell Precision 650 Computer
- Inside the Dell Precision 650 Computer
- Dell Precision 450 Computer
- Inside the Dell Precision 450 Computer
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
2 Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait
until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer
through the Start menu and try again.
NOTE: This feature
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device
changes the boot sequence
and press <Enter>.
for one time only. On the
4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.
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next start-up, the
computer boots according
5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.
to the devices specified in
system setup.
6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.
7 Type 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.
8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If
multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your
platform.
9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you
want to run.
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
for your computer is
Option Function
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.
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