Dell Inspiron 9400 - Manual (Page 90)

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Troubleshooting
4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities
CD, remove the CD.
5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell
Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the
taskbar or from the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates,
and health scans of your computing environment.
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu.
If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:
1 Click the Start button and point to Programs.
2 Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings.
3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.
NOTE:
If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the
software.
The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.
The Dell Support icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the
icon.
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.
Tab Function
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