When To Use The Dell Diagnostics - Dell Precision Workstation 530 Installierung Und Schnellreferenzhandbuch

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Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
Dell provides tools to help you solve problems. The tools listed in this
section can help you solve a problem when no other online tools are
available. Your computer includes the following tools:
— The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell
D D
E L L I A G N O S T I C S
Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer and helps identify
the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "When to Use the
Dell Diagnostics" on page 26.
S Y S T E M L I G H T S — Located on the front of the computer, these lights can
indicate a computer problem. For more information, see "System Lights" on
page 30.
D L
I A G N O S T I C I G H T S
indicate a computer problem. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on
page 32.
S M — The computer reports these messages to warn you of
Y S T E M E S S A G E S
current or possible failure. For more information, see "System Messages" on
page 37.
B E E P C O D E S — A series of audible beep codes emitted by your computer can
help identify a problem. For more information, see "Beep Codes" on page 37.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in
"Finding Solutions" in your User's Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics
before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell
Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If
you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for
Dell's service and support personnel.
The Dell Diagnostics allows you to:
• Perform express, extended, or custom tests on one or all devices
• Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having
• Choose how many times a test is run
• Display test results
— Located on the front of the computer, these lights can