Dell Vostro 1200 Owner's Manual - Page 83

Custom Test or Symptom Tree option

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Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more. NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your input to answer specific questions. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run. This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test to perform a more thorough check of devices in the computer. For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). NOTE: When contacting Dell support, have your Service Tag ready. The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help 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 any requirements for running the test. Troubleshooting Tools 83

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Troubleshooting Tools
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NOTE:
It is recommended that you select
Extended Test
to perform a more
thorough check of devices in the computer.
For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error
code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and
problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the
screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see “Contacting
Dell” on page 112).
NOTE:
When contacting Dell support, have your Service Tag ready. The Service
Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen.
The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the
Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
Extended Test
Performs a thorough check of devices in
the system. This typically can take an
hour or more.
NOTE:
The Extended Test periodically requires your input
to answer specific questions.
Custom Test
Use to test a specific device or
customize the tests to be run.
Symptom Tree
This option allows you to select tests
based on a symptom of the problem you
are having. This 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 the problem
description.
Help
Describes the test and any requirements
for running the test.
Option
Function