Dell PowerEdge R210 II Owner's Manual - Page 112

When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics, Running the Embedded System Diagnostics, System

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• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated. As long as the processor and the system's input/output devices are functioning, you can use the embedded system diagnostics to help identify the problem. Running the Embedded System Diagnostics The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) screen. CAUTION: Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages. 1 As the system boots, press . 2 Click Diagnostics in the left pane and click Launch Diagnostics in the right pane. The Diagnostics menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit. System Diagnostics Testing Options Click the testing option in the Main Menu window. Testing Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Information Function Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs device tests that do not require user interaction. Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take an hour or longer. Tests a particular device. Displays test results. 112 Running the System Diagnostics

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Running the System Diagnostics
View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during
testing
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly,
component failure may be indicated. As long as the processor and the
system's input/output devices are functioning, you can use the embedded
system diagnostics to help identify the problem.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Dell Unified
Server Configurator (USC) screen.
CAUTION:
Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using
this program with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages.
1
As the system boots, press <F10>.
2
Click
Diagnostics
in the left pane and click
Launch Diagnostics
in the
right pane.
The
Diagnostics
menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to
exit.
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Click the testing option in the
Main
Menu
window.
Testing Option
Function
Express Test
Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs
device tests that do not require user interaction.
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.