Dell Inspiron Mini 10v (1018, Mid 2010) User Manual

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Using Support Tools

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Disc

NOTE: Your computer does not have an

internal optical drive. Use an external

optical drive or any external storage device

for the procedures that involve discs.
NOTE: The

Drivers and Utilities disc may

not ship with your computer.

Insert the

1.

Drivers and Utilities disc.

Shut down and restart the computer.

2.

When the DELL

logo appears, press <F12>

immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the

operating system logo appears, continue to

wait until you see the Microsoft

®

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.

When the boot device list appears, highlight

3.

CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
Select the

4.

Boot from CD-ROM option from

the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
Type

5.

1 to start the CD menu and press

<Enter> to proceed.
Select

6.

Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from

the numbered list. If multiple versions are

listed, select the version appropriate for your

computer.
Select the test you want to run.

7.

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