System Diagnostics Testing Options; Using The Advanced Testing Options - Dell 1955 Hardware Owner's Manual

When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are
initializing. Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. The menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics
tests or to exit the system diagnostics.
NOTE:
Before you read the rest of this section, start the system diagnostics so that you can see the utility on your
screen.

System Diagnostics Testing Options

To select an option from the Diagnostics menu, highlight the option and press <Enter>, or press the
key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option.
Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testing options.
Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Option
Quick Tests
Test One Device
Extended Tests
Advanced Testing
Information and Results
Program Options
Device Configuration
Exit to MS-DOS

Using the Advanced Testing Options

When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics menu, the main screen of the diagnostics
appears and displays the following information:
• Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics utility, the version number, and the system's
service tag number.
• The left side of the screen under Device Groups lists the diagnostic device groups in the order that
they are tested if you select All under the Run Tests submenu. Press the up- or down-arrow keys to
highlight a particular device group. Press the left- or right-arrow keys to select the options on the
menu. As you move from one menu option to another, a brief explanation of the highlighted option
appears at the bottom of the screen.
Function
Performs a quick check of the server module. Select Test All Devices
and then select Quick Tests. This option runs device tests that do not
require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identify the source
of your problem.
Tests a particular device.
Performs a more thorough check of the server module. Select Test All
Devices and then select Extended Tests.
Checks a particular area of the server module.
Displays test results.
Sets various test parameters.
Displays an overview of the devices in the server module.
Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities menu.
Running System Diagnostics
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