To run diagnostics restart the system and at the dell logo tap the f12 key every two seconds.
Dell pc hangs at running mats test.
Also do all computer manufacturers have mats tests on their computers or is it just dell.
A gray screen should appear figure 4.
If you are unable or unwilling to reinstall the operating system refer to the optional steps section to see other potential solutions.
I m using a precision t3400 with a core 2 duo e6550.
You want to get things done fast but your dell laptop just lags.
This will run diagnostics on the hardware components of the system which may take around 5 minutes.
Run a full test to perform a thorough analysis of your dell pc or tablet.
Hi rifkianto welcome to the community.
Browse to the dell support website.
Unplug the video cable s from the back of the dell monitor and the pc.
To run the monitor built in self test bist.
If the onboard diagnostics and other troubleshooting have not identified the root cause of the lock ups you may wish to consider running the quick test or full scan at dell pc diagnostics.
This test runs a stress test on all the hardware devices on your dell pc or tablet.
This test will take approximately 40 minutes or more to complete.
Worse yet sometimes i had no choice but force reboot the computer.
This will start the one time boot menu.
For information on how to run diagnostics and to determine the issue refer to dell knowledge base article.
My inspiron is with windows 10 64 bits from a dell laptop user.
Make sure that the monitor screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen.
When i select diagnostics from the f12 boot menu the system locks up almost immediately at the start of the psa.
Windows xp sp3 runs fine but i ve discovered some problems with the diagnostics that appear to be related to bios a11.
Other faulty hardware can also lead to random hangs.
Run built in diagnostics for your system.
Sometimes when the laptop froze i had to wait 20 seconds or so.
In case of repeated failures try replacing the hard drive.
Using arrow keys select diagnostics and hit enter.
Press and hold button 1 for 5 seconds.
Try running swapping the memory stick so try them one at a time and run the test.
All i know is that if you hold fn when booting a dell computer it runs a mats test.
If your dell computer is still locking up or running slowly and the troubleshooting steps above have not resolved the issue you may need to reinstall the operating system.
Running online diagnostics on a dell pc.
For that you may run hardware diagnostics.
What is a mats test what does it do.
One last test you may run that is custom test on memory.
If its stuck at mats test means its got something to do with the memory.
What is a mats test in computing.
