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User's Guide, Custom Test, Symptom Tree - base system device

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Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests to be run. Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are experiencing. The option lists the most common symptoms. 8 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for the appropriate contact information). 9 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 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 your configuration information for all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and 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. 10 When you have finished running a test, close the screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and reboot the computer, close the Main Menu screen. System Infor mation Guide 25

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System Information Guide
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8
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code
and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description
and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition,
contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your
User’s Guide
for the appropriate contact
information).
9
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.
10
When you have finished running a test, close the screen to return to the
Main
Menu
screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and reboot the computer, close the
Main
Menu
screen.
Option
Function
Express Test
Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes
and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase
the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.
Extended Test
Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically takes 1 hour or
more and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Custom Test
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests to be run.
Symptom Tree
Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are
experiencing. The option lists the most common symptoms.
Tab
Function
Results
Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
Errors
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and 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 your configuration information for all devices
from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests and
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.