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Troubleshooting: Dell Dimension 5150/E510 Service Manual, Dell Diagnostics - review
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) is optional, and as such, may not ship with all computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your (optional) Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2. Shut down and restart the computer.