Hardware troubleshooter, Dell diagnostics, Hardware troubleshooter dell diagnostics – Dell XPS 14 (L401X, Late 2010) User Manual

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Using Support Tools

Hardware Troubleshooter

If a device is either not detected during the
operating system setup or is detected but
incorrectly configured, you can use the
Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the
incompatibility.
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:

Click

1.

Start

→ Help and Support.

Type

2.

hardware troubleshooter in the

search field and press <Enter> to start the
search.
In the search results, select the option that

3.

best describes the problem and follow the
remaining troubleshooting steps.

Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your
computer, perform the checks in “Lockups
and Software Problems” on page 62 and run
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for
technical assistance.

NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on
Dell computers.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may
not ship with your computer.

Ensure that the device that you want to test
displays in the system setup program and is
active. Press <F2> during POST (Power On
Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS)
utility.
Start Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or
from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

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