Dell XPS 600 Telephone User Manual


 
Advanced Troubleshooting 59
6
Ty pe
1
to start the ResourceCD menu.
7
Ty pe
2
to start the Dell Diagnostics.
8
Select
Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics
from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed,
select the version appropriate for your computer.
9
When the Dell Diagnostics
Main Menu
appears, select the test you want to run (see "Dell
Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 59).
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1
After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the
Main
Menu
screen appears, click the button for the
option you want.
2
If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a
description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow
the instructions on the screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 142
).
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell,
technical support will ask for your Service Tag.
3
If you run a test from the
Custom Test
or
Symptom Tree
option, click the applicable tab
described in the following table for more information.
Option Function
Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This 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. This test typically takes
an 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.
Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you
to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are
having.
Tab Function
Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.
Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the
problem description.