Using The Custom Test Options; Selecting Devices For Testing; Selecting Diagnostics Options - Dell PowerEdge HX574 Hardware Owner's Manual

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.

Selecting Diagnostics Options

Use the Diagnostics Options area to select how you want to test a device. You
can set the following options:
• Non-Interactive Tests Only — When checked, runs only tests that require
no user intervention.
• Quick Tests Only — When checked, runs only the quick tests on the
device. Extended tests will not run when you select this option.
• Show Ending Timestamp — When checked, time stamps the test log.
• Test Iterations — Selects the number of times the test is run.
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.
Running the System Diagnostics
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