Dell Precision M2300 (Late 2007): Option Function Tab Function

Option Function

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, the technical support representative will ask you

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.

Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for

all devices from the system setup program, memory, and

various internal tests, and it displays the information in the

device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may

not display the names of all the components installed on your

computer or all devices attached to your computer.

Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test

settings.

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