When To Use The System Diagnostics; Running The System Diagnostics; System Diagnostics Testing Options; Using The Custom Test Options - Dell POWEREDGE EMU01 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
diskette 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:
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.
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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.