Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide 19
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.
2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check
of devices in the computer.
3 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 contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in
your
User’s Guide ).
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.
Option Function
Test Memory
Runs the stand-alone memory test
Test System
Runs System Diagnostics
Exit
Exits the Diagnostics
Option Function
Express Test
Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can take
10 to 20 minutes.
Extended Test
Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This typically can
take an hour or more.
Custom Test
Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.
Symptom Tree
This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the
problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms.