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1. Make sure your computer is turned off.

2. If you are running diagnostics from diskettes using a USB diskette drive, plug

in the USB device.

3. Insert the disc into the optical drive or the first diagnostic diskette into the

diskette drive.

4. Restart the computer.

Note: If the diagnostic program does not start, the optical drive or diskette

drive has not been set as a bootable device. See “Selecting a startup

device” on page 11 for instructions on how to select or change the

startup device.

5. When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If you are running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, remove

the first diskette and insert the second diskette.

6. When the program finishes, remove the disc or diskette from the drive.

7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.

Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace

To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following

procedure:

Note: If you did not create a diagnostic CD/DVD image or diagnostic diskettes,

you can run the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from the Rescue

and Recovery workspace.

1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.

3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The

Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.

Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.

4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue

and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.

5. Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will restart.

6. When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select

the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.

PC-Doctor for Windows PE

Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for

DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on your Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for

Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.

Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start the Windows operating

system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible

problem.

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