Dell Precision Workstation 530, User Manual

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Solving Problems
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NOTE: If you have a SCSI controller installed in your computer, make
sure the controller is configured to boot after IDE devices. For more
information, see your SCSI controller documentation.
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Select the appropriate language for menu options. If you have changed
a partition table and restarted your computer, select the option to
Continue Windows NT Reinstall .
A numbered list displays the available options. The following list
describes each option.
NOTE: Once you select one of the following options, you cannot return to
the list to select another option. If you decide that you do not want to
continue with an option or wish to select another option, you must restart
your computer.
• Option 1 – Start/Continue Windows NT
®
Installation
NOTICE:
This option has the potential to erase partial data or the entire hard
drive.
Helps you reinstall Windows NT Workstation on your computer.
Use this option if your computer has become unusable or if you
require a clean installation of this OS . To complete the
reinstallation, you will need your Windows NT CD, your service
pack CD, and your Windows NT Product Key (also called the
Product ID or COA ).
For more information, refer to the Windows NT installation guide
provided with your computer.
• Option 2 – Dell Diagnostics
Loads the Dell Diagnostics that allow you to perform tests and
help determine if your computer has possible problems. When the
Diagnostics Menu appears, select one of the options to continue.
• Option 3 – Dell ZZTOP Imaging Software
NOTICE: This option reformats your hard drive and causes data loss. Do not
select this option unless a qualified Dell technician has instructed you to do so.
Helps you to restore a corrupted hard drive by reinstalling
Windows and reconfiguring the computer to factory defaults.
• Option 4 – SCSI Hard-Drive Diagnostics