Running The Dell Ide Hard-Drive Diagnostics - Dell OptiPlex SX Guide De Configuration Et De Référence Rapide

From the Drivers and Utilities CD:
Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.
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Shut down and restart the computer.
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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 through the Start menu and try
again.
NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the
computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.
When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press
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<Enter>.
Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.
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Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.
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Type to start the ResourceCD menu.
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Type to start the Dell Diagnostics.
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Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions
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are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform.
When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
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When the tests are completed, remove the CD.
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Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics

The Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or
confirm a hard-drive failure.
Turn on your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it).
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F2 = Setup
When
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<Ctrl><Alt><D>.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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If a failure is reported, see "Hard Drive Problems" in your User's Guide.
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press
Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
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