Running The Embedded System Diagnostics; System Diagnostics Controls - Dell PowerEdge M830 Owner's Manual

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot. The embedded system
diagnostics program is run from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
Prerequisites
If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, running the embedded system
diagnostics may indicate component failure.
CAUTION: Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program
with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages.
Steps
1. As the system boots, press F11.
2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select System Utilities → Launch Dell Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the
system. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.

System diagnostics controls

Menu Description
Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.
Results Displays the results of all tests that are run.
System Health Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Event Log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is
displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the Dell Enhanced Pre-boot System
Assessment User Guide at Dell.com/support/home.
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