System Diagnostics Testing Options - Dell 8 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 6-1 provides a brief explanation of testing options.
Table 6-1. 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
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Running System Diagnostics
Function
Performs a quick check of the blade. 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 blade. Select Test
All Devices and then select Extended Tests.
Checks a particular area of the blade.
Displays test results.
Sets various test parameters.
Displays an overview of the devices in the blade.
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Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities
menu.