Dell Inspiron 1720 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 103)

Troubleshooting
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For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error
code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and
problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the
screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell"
on page 177).
NOTE:
The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen.
When contacting Dell support, have your Service Tag ready.
The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the
Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
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.