Dell Studio XPS 9100 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 43)

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Using Support Tools
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: If you see a message stating that no
diagnostic utility partition has been found,
run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers
and Utilities disc.
If PSA is invoked:
The PSA will start running the tests. a.
If the PSA completes successfully, the b.
following message is displayed: “No
problems have been found
with this system so far.
Do you want to run the
remaining memory tests? This
will take about 30 minutes
or more. Do you want to
continue? (Recommended).”
If you are experiencing memory issues c.
press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The
following message is displayed:
“Booting Dell Diagnostic
Utility Partition. Press any
key to continue.”
Press any key to go to the
d. Choose An
Option window.
If PSA is not invoked:
Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from
the diagnostics utility partition on your hard
drive and go to the Choose An Option window.
Select the test you want to run. 4.
If you encounter a problem during a test, 5.
a message with the error code and a
description of the problem will appear on
your screen. Write down the error code and
problem description and contact Dell (see
“Contacting Dell” on page 57).