DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

Using the Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Inspiron 4100

8.  Save the settings and exit the system setup program. 

The computer restarts and runs the Dell Diagnostics.

9.  When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 

10.  When the computer restarts, press 

 as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before 

the Microsoft Windows logo screen appears. 

11.  In the system setup program, press 

 

 until you locate the page with the Boot 

menu. 

12.  Reset the boot sequence so that the device noted in 

13.  Press 

 to exit the system setup program and restart Microsoft Windows. 

14.  Remove the CD from the drive. 

When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed by a message telling you that 

the diagnostics is loading. After the diagnostics loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears.

To select an option from this menu, highlight the option and press 

 , or press the key that 

corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option you choose.

Test All Devices

Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on all devices.

Test One Device

Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on one device 

after you select it from a list of device groups. After you select Test One 

Device, press 

 for more information about a test.

Advanced Testing

Allows you to modify the parameters of a test and select a group of tests 

to perform. You can access online Help for more information about 

Advanced Testing.

Information and Results Provides test results, test errors, version numbers of the subtests used by 

the Dell Diagnostics, and additional help on the Dell Diagnostics.

Program Options 

Allows you to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics.

Exit to MS-DOS

Exits to the MS-DOS® prompt.

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