Dell Diagnostics Main Menu - Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual

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Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual

test, press <Y>; to retest the component that failed, press <R>.

If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write

down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell

Diagnostics.

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the

message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to

continue.

6. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition

on your hard drive.

7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the

button for the option you want.

Option

Express Test

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an

Custom Test

Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to

2. If a problem is 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 and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See your User's Guide or

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Function

Performs a quick test of devices. This 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.

hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

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