Dell Embedded System Diagnostics - Dell VCG3C Assembly, Installation And Service Manual

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provide 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 issues encountered during testing
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Steps
1. When the system is booting, 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
start executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Steps
1. When the system is booting, press F11.
2. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
3. Alternatively, when the system is booting, press F10, 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.
System diagnostic controls
Table 24. System diagnostic controls
Menu
Configuration
Results
System health
Event log
Description
Displays the configuration and status information of all
detected devices.
Displays the results of all tests that are run.
Provides the current overview of the system performance.
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.
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