The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system
board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
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If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s)
and see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide.
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting
Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue."
4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
2 Shut down and restart the computer.
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
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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.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select
the version appropriate for your computer.
7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option
you want.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.
Option
Test Memory
Test System
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desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
Function
Run the stand-alone memory test
Run System Diagnostics
Exit the Diagnostics