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groups and subtests within each test group. Each subtest is designed to detect any errors that may interfere with the normal operation of a specific device of the computer. NOTE: Some subtests requiring hardware not listed in the System Configuration area of the main screen appear to run, but they conclude with a status message stat- ing . Table 5-2 lists the diagnostic test groups, their subtests, and comments concerning their use. RAM System Set Quick Memory Test Comprehensive Memory Test Cache Memory Test CMOS Confidence Test DMA Controller Test Real-Time Clock Test System Timers Test Interrupt Controller Test APIC Test APIC MP Test System Speaker Test Tests the system RAM and processor cache. Tests the system board's support chips, DMA controller, computer timer, NVRAM, speaker controller, and cache, as appropriate. Coprocessor Calculation Test Coprocessor Duty Cycle Test Coprocessor Error Exception Test Tests the math coprocessor that is internal to the microprocessor. Multiprocessor Test Video Keyboard Video Memory Test Video Hardware Test Text Mode Character Test Text Mode Color Test Text Mode Pages Test Graphics Mode Test Color Palettes Test Solid Colors Test Keyboard Controller Test Keyboard Key Sequence Test Keyboard Interactive Test Stuck Key Test External Key Pad Test For systems with multiprocessors, confirms that the secondary microprocessor is operational. Tests the video subsystem and monitor by checking various aspects of video output. Tests the keyboard by checking the keyboard controller and by finding keys that stick or respond incorrectly. NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviations and acronyms list that precedes the Index. Running the Dell Diagnostics 5-11