Dell M1530 - XPS laptop. TUXEDO, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the
button for the option you want.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select
Test System
to run a complete test
on your computer.
After you have selected the
Test System
option from the main menu, the
following menu appears.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu to
run a more thorough check of the devices in the computer.
Option Function
Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System Run System Diagnostics
Exit Exit the Diagnostics
Option Function
Express Test Performs a quick test of system 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 system
devices. The test typically takes an hour
or more and periodically requires your
input to answer specific questions.
Custom Test Tests a specific device in the system and
can be used to customize the tests you want
to run.
Symptom Tree Lists a number of common symptoms and
allows you to select a test based on the
symptom of the problem you are having.
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