Quick Reference Guide 37
3
When the boot device list appears, highlight 
Boot to Utility Partition
 and 
press <Enter>.
4
When the Dell Diagnostics 
Main Menu
 appears (see "Dell Diagnostics 
Main Menu" on page 37), select the test that you want to run.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
1
Insert the 
Drivers and Utilities 
disc.
2
Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until 
you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
  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 
Onboard or USB CD-ROM 
Drive 
and press <Enter>.
4
Select the 
Boot from CD-ROM
 option from the menu that appears and 
press <Enter>.
5
Typ e 
1
 to start the 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.
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 
1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.