Dell Precision 350 User Manual download pdf (Page 21)

Setup and Quick Reference Guide 21

• Reinstall your operating system using the operating system installation

guide and operating system CD.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics

before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The test results provide

important information for Dell's service and support personnel.

NOTICE: Only use the Dell Diagnostics to test your Dell™ computer. Using

this program with other computers can cause incorrect computer responses or

result in error messages.

The Dell Diagnostics allow you to:

• Perform quick checks or extensive tests on one or all devices

• Choose how many times a test is run

• Display or print test results or save them in a file

• Suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing if a certain

number of errors occur

• Access online Help screens that describe the tests and how to run

them

• Read status messages that tell you whether tests completed

successfully

• Receive error messages if problems are detected

Before You Start Testing

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.

• Turn on your printer if one is attached.

• Enter system setup, review your computer’s configuration

information, and enable all of your computer’s components and

devices, such as connectors.

Running the Dell Diagnostics

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

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