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Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, 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. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the optional floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing a drive. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective. • If testing an optional floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc. 3 For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 53

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Solving Problems
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4
When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the
Main
Menu
screen. To exit
the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the
Main
Menu
screen.
Drive Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
Configuration
Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all
devices from system setup, 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.
E
NSURE
THAT
M
ICROSOFT
®
W
INDOWS
®
RECOGNIZES
THE
DRIVE
—
Click the
Start
button and
click
My Computer
. If the optional floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your
antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from
recognizing a drive.
T
EST
THE
DRIVE
—
•
Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
•
If testing an optional floppy drive, insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
C
LEAN
THE
DRIVE
OR
DISK
—
1
Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.
NOTICE:
To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.
2
With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line
from the center to the outer edge of the disc.
3
For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase
commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and
scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
CD
IS
SNAPPED
ONTO
THE
SPINDLE
C
HECK
THE
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
Tab
Function