Dell OptiPlex DCM, Setup And Quick Reference Manual

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14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
Changing the Boot Sequence
To run the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, perform the following steps to
enable your computer to boot from the CD:
1. Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When
F2 = Setup
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press
<Ctrl><Alt><F8>.
NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-
up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.
The Boot Device Menu appears.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see
the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
4. Select the CD-ROM Device option.
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The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to trouble-
shoot or confirm a hard drive failure.
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When
F2 = Setup
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press
<Ctrl><Alt><D>.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If a failure is reported, see “Hard Drive Problems” in your User’s Guide .
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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from
potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety.