Dell Vostro 5301 Setup and Specifications - Page 42

Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program, Testing memory using ePSA diagnostics, Steps

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Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program Steps 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program. 3. On the left pane, select Settings > General > System Information. The memory information is displayed on the right pane. Testing memory using ePSA diagnostics Steps 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Diagnostics menu option and press Enter. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA). NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Turn off your computer and try again. 42 Technology and components

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Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program
Steps
1.
Turn on or restart your computer.
2.
Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program.
3.
On the left pane, select
Settings
>
General
>
System Information
.
The memory information is displayed on the right pane.
Testing memory using ePSA diagnostics
Steps
1.
Turn on or restart your computer.
2.
Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu.
3.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the
Diagnostics
menu option and press Enter.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA).
NOTE:
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Turn off your computer and try again.
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