Dell OptiPlex GX280 Quick Reference Guide - Page 21

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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask 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 Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. 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 completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. 5 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. System Lights Your power light may indicate a computer problem. Power Light Problem Description Solid green Power is on, and the computer is operating normally. Blinking green The computer is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). Blinks green several A configuration error exists. times and then turns off Suggested Resolution No corrective action is required. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if the specific problem is identified. Quick Reference Guide 21

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Quick Reference Guide
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NOTE:
The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell,
technical support will ask 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.
4
When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the
Drivers and
Utilities
CD (optional)
,
remove the CD.
5
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.
System Lights
Your power light may indicate a computer problem.
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
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.
Power Light
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
Solid green
Power is on, and the computer is
operating normally.
No corrective action is required.
Blinking green
The computer is in the suspended
state (Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000
and Windows XP).
Press the power button, move the mouse, or
press a key on the keyboard to wake the
computer.
Blinks green several
times and then
turns off
A configuration error exists.
Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 23 to see if
the specific problem is identified.