Hardware troubleshooter, Dell diagnostics – Dell Studio XPS 435 MT (Late 2008) 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 31 and run the
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for
technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these
procedures before you begin.

NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on
Dell computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc
is optional and may not ship with your
computer.

See the System Setup section in the Service
Manual
to review your computer’s configuration
information, and ensure that the device that
you want to test displays in the system setup
program and is active.

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