Dell PowerEdge 850 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual page 101

Click the testing option in the Main Menu window.
Table 3-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Function
Option
Express Test 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.
Extended Test Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take an hour or longer.
Custom Test Tests a particular device.
Information Displays test results.
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.
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Quick Tests Only — When checked, runs only the quick tests on the device. Extended tests will not run when you select this option.
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Show Ending Timestamp — When checked, time stamps the test log.
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Test Iterations — Selects the number of times the test is run.
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Log output file pathname — When checked, enables you to specify where the test log file is saved.
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Viewing Information and Results
The tabs in the Customize window provide information about the test and the test results. The following tabs are available:
Results — Displays the test that ran and the result.
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Errors — Displays any errors that occurred during the test.
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Help — Displays information about the currently selected device, component, or test.
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Configuration — Displays basic configuration information about the currently selected device.
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Parameters — If applicable, displays parameters that you can set for the test.
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Table 3-1 provides a brief explanation of testing options.