Dell Precision Workstation 650, User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting
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4
Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.
5
Select the
Boot from CD-ROM
option from the menu that appears.
6
Type
1
to start the ResourceCD menu.
7
Type
2
to start the Dell Diagnostics.
8
Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions
are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform.
9
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.
NOTE:
The Service Tag number for your computer is located on the top of each test screen.
2
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code and a
description of the problem appear. Write down the error code and problem description
and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.
3
If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable
tab described in the following table for more information.
Option Function
Express
Test
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.
Extended
Test
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically
takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions
periodically.
Custom
Test
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you
want to run.
Symptom
Tree
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows
you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem
you are having.
Tab Function