Troubleshooting; Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics; Running The Epsa Diagnostics; System Diagnostic Lights - Dell Vostro 3581 Service Manual

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Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)

diagnostics

CAUTION:

Use the ePSA diagnostics to test only your computer. Using this program with other computers may cause invalid

results or error messages.

The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the

BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device

groups allowing you to:

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Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

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Repeat tests

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Display or save test results

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Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)

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View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully

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View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing

NOTE:

Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal

when the diagnostic tests are performed.

Running the ePSA diagnostics

Turn on your computer.

As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears.

On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option.

Click the arrow at the bottom left corner.

Diagnostics front page is displayed.

Click the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.

The items detected are listed.

To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.

Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.

If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.

Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.

System diagnostic lights

Battery-status light

Indicates the power and battery-charge status.

Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge.

Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge.

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