Dell diagnostics main menu – Dell Latitude D530 (Early 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until

you see the 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.

3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

and press <Enter>.

4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and

press <Enter>.

5 Type 1 to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If

multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your

computer.

7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you

want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click

the button for the option you want.

Option

Function

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes

10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your

part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of

tracing the problem quickly.

Extended Test

Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically

takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer

questions periodically

Custom Test

Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you

want to run.

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