Dell Vostro 500 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 79)

Troubleshooting
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The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the
Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
Drive Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks.
E NSURE THAT M ICROSOFT® W INDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —
Click Start → My Computer.
T EST THE DRIVE —
• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that
the original media is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
C LEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK — See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 144.
Tab Function
Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.
Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the
problem description.
Help Describes the test and any requirements for running the test.
Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for
all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal
tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the
left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the
names of all the components installed on your computer or
all devices attached to your computer.
Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
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