Chapter 8: Using System Diagnostics; Dell Embedded System Diagnostics; Running The Embedded System Diagnostics From Boot Manager; Running The Embedded System Diagnostics From The Dell Lifecycle Controller - Dell E30S Series Owner's Manual

If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The
purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without using additional equipment or risking data loss. If
you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the
problem.
For more information about OEM diagnostic event messages, see the Event and Error Message Reference Guide for
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Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)
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diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:
● Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
● Repeat tests
● Display or save test results
● Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
● View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
● View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager

Prerequisites
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Steps
1. When the system is booting, press F10.
2. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
starts executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Steps
1. As the system boots, press F10.
2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
starts executing the tests on all the detected devices.
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