Before you start testing, Running the dell diagnostics – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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Display or print test results or save them in a file

Suspend testing if an error is detected or terminate testing when an

adjustable error limit is reached

Access online Help screens that describe the tests and tell how to run

them

Read status messages that inform you whether test groups or subtests

completed successfully

Receive error messages that appear if problems are detected

Before You Start Testing

Read

Safety First—For You and Your Computer

.”

Turn on your printer if one is attached, and make sure it is online.

Enter system setup, confirm your computer's configuration

information, and enable all of its components and devices, such as

ports.

Running the Dell Diagnostics

NOTE:

Dell recommends

that you print these
procedures before you
begin.

1

Shut down and restart the computer.

2

Enter system setup

.

3

Change the Boot Sequence to use the CD drive as the first device in

the boot sequence.

NOTE:

Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to

restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics.

4

Insert the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD into the CD drive.

5

Press <Alt><b> to exit system setup and save your changes.
The computer reboots and the Dell logo screen appears followed by a

list of the available languages.

NOTE:

If you are using the ResourceCD for the first time on this

computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that
the ResourceCD is about to begin installation. Click OK to continue. To
complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the
installation program. If the Welcome Dell System Owner screen opens,
click Next to continue.

6

Select Start computer to run Dell Diagnostics.

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