Dell Inpsiron 560s (Late 2009) User Manual

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Using Support Tools

If you encounter a problem during a test,

5.

a message with the error code and a

description of the problem will appear on

your screen. Write down the error code and

problem description and contact Dell (see

“Contacting Dell” on page 56).

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 complete, close the test

6.

screen to return to the Choose An Option

window.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the

7.

computer, click Exit.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Disc

NOTE: The

Drivers and Utilities disc may

not ship with your computer.

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.

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