Embedded System Diagnostics Testing Options; Using The Custom Test Options - Dell PowerEdge R410 Hardware Owner's Manual

Embedded System Diagnostics Testing Options

Click the testing option in the Main Menu window.
Testing Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
Information

Using the Custom Test Options

When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize
window allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options
for testing, and view the test results.
Selecting Devices for Testing
The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Click
the (+) next to a device or module to view its components. Click (+) on any
component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a device, rather than
its components, selects all of the components of the device for testing.
NOTE:
After you select all the devices and components that you want to test,
highlight All Devices and then click Run Tests.
Selecting Diagnostics Options
From the Diagnostics Options area, select the test(s) you want to run on a
device.
• Non-Interactive Tests Only — Runs only tests that require no user
intervention.
• Quick Tests Only — Runs only the quick tests on the device.
• Show Ending Timestamp — Time stamps the test log.
Function
Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs
device tests that do not require user interaction.
Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test
can take an hour or longer.
Tests a particular device.
Displays test results.
Running the System Diagnostics
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