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Confirming the System Configuration Information, Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics

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Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics and give its version number. On the left side of the screen, the Available Test Groups area lists the diagnostic test groups in the order they will be run if you select Run and then All. Press the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a test group. On the right side of the screen, the System Configuration area lists the computer's current hardware settings. On the lower-right side of the screen, the IDE Drive Information area displays information about your hard-disk drive. The menu area is at the bottom of the screen. The first line lists the options you can select; press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight a menu option. The second line gives information about the option currently highlighted. CAUTION: While the diagnostic tests are running, do not interrupt the tests, do not unplug the AC adapter, and do not reboot the computer. Interrupting the tests in any of these ways could lead to the loss of system data. It is important to quit the diagnostics program correctly, because the program writes data to the computer's memory that can cause problems unless properly cleared. Figure 2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics Confirming the System Configuration Information When you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the System Configuration area on the main screen. The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics:

Section	Page
Local Disk	1
Introduction: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	2
Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	7
Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	8
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	9
Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	13
Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	14
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	15
Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	19
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	20
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	28
Modular Bay: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	38
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	41
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	55
Batteries: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	57
CD-ROM Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	64
Display: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	66
Diskette Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	69
Keyboard: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	70
PC Cards: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	74
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	77
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	78
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	83
I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	89
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	94
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	98
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	104
Save-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	108
Running the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	110
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	137
Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	143
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	152
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	162
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	176

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Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics and give its version number.

On the left side of the screen, the

Available Test Groups

area lists the diagnostic test groups in the

order they will be run if you select

Run

and then

All

. Press the up- or down-arrow key to highlight a

test group.

On the right side of the screen, the

System Configuration

area lists the computer's current hardware

settings.

On the lower-right side of the screen, the

IDE Drive Information

area displays information about your

hard-disk drive.

The menu area is at the bottom of the screen. The first line lists the options you can select; press the left- or

right-arrow key to highlight a menu option. The second line gives information about the option currently

highlighted.

CAUTION:

While the diagnostic tests are running, do not interrupt the tests, do not unplug the

AC adapter, and do not reboot the computer. Interrupting the tests in any of these ways could

lead to the loss of system data. It is important to quit the diagnostics program correctly,

because the program writes data to the computer's memory that can cause problems unless

properly cleared.

Figure 2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics

Confirming the System Configuration Information

When you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your system

configuration information and displays it in the

System Configuration

area on the main screen.

The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics: