When To Use The System Diagnostics; Running The System Diagnostics; System Diagnostics Testing Options - Dell PowerVault DL2000 Hardware Owner's Manual

When to Use the System Diagnostics

If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly,
component failure may be indicated. As long as the microprocessor and the
system's input/output devices (monitor, keyboard, and optical drive) are
functioning, you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem.

Running the System Diagnostics

The system diagnostics is run from the utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTICE:
with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages. In addition, use only
the program that came with your system (or an updated version of that program).
1 As the system boots, press <F10> during POST.
2 From the utility partition main menu, select Run System Diagnostics, or
select Run Memory Diagnostics if you are troubleshooting memory.
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

Click the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief
explanation of testing options.
Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Option
Express Test
Extended Test
Custom Test
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Running the System Diagnostics
Use the system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program
Function
Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs device tests
that do not require user interaction. Use this option to quickly
identify the source of your problem.
Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take
an hour or longer.
Tests a particular device.
Displays test results.