Dell XPS 430 Quick Reference Guide - Page 33

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, Express Test, Extended Test, Custom Test, Symptom Tree, Built in Self - parts

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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: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Built in Self Test Function Performs a quick test of system 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. Performs a thorough check of system devices. The test typically takes an hour or more. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run. This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms. Performs a thorough check on all LCD display related functions. Based on the test results a green Passed or red Failed message appears on screen. For items listed in red, note down the error code and problem description and contact Dell. Troubleshooting 33

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Troubleshooting
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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:
It is recommended that you select
Test System
to run a complete test on
your computer.
2
After you have selected the
Test System
option from the main menu, the
following menu appears:
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select
Extended Test
from the menu below to
run a more thorough check of devices in the computer.
Option
Function
Test Memory
Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System
Run System Diagnostics
Exit
Exit the Diagnostics
Option
Function
Express Test
Performs a quick test of system 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 system devices. The test
typically takes an hour or more.
Custom Test
Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be
run.
Symptom Tree
This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom
of the problem you are having. This option lists the most
common symptoms.
Built in Self
Test
Performs a thorough check on all LCD display related
functions. Based on the test results a green Passed or red
Failed message appears on screen. For items listed in red,
note down the error code and problem description and
contact Dell.