Running The System Diagnostics; System Diagnostics Testing Options; Using The Custom Test Options; Selecting Devices For Testing - Dell POWEREDGE 1950 Hardware Owner's Manual

Running the System Diagnostics

The system diagnostics is run from the utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTICE:
Use the system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program 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
Information

Using the Custom Test Options

When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window appears and allows you to
select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results.

Selecting Devices for Testing

The left side of the Customize window lists devices that can be tested. Devices are grouped by device type or
by module, depending on the option you select. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components.
Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a device, rather than its components,
selects all of the components of the device for testing.
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Running the System Diagnostics
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.