Dell Inspiron 1764 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 55)

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Using Support Tools
Press any key to go to the d. Choose An
Option window.
If PSA is not invoked:
Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics
from the diagnostics utility partition on your
hard drive.
Select the test you want to run.
4.
If a problem is encountered during a test, 5.
a message appears with an error code and
a description of the problem. Write down
the error code and problem description
and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell”
on page 68).
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer
is displayed at the top of each test screen.
The Service Tag helps you identify your
computer when you contact Dell.
When the tests are complete, close the test 6.
screen to return to the Choose An Option
window.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to restart the
7.
computer, click Exit.
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Disc
Insert the 1. Drivers and Utilities disc.
Shut down and restart the computer. 2.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12>
immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the
operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft Windows
desktop, then shut down your computer
and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot
sequence for one time only. On the next
start-up, the computer boots according to
the devices specified in the system setup
program.