Dell PowerEdge T605 Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 195
Using the Custom Test Options, Selecting Devices for Testing, Selecting Diagnostics Options
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Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options 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. 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. 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. NOTE: After you select all the devices and components that you want to test, highlight All Devices and then click Run Tests. 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. Running the System Diagnostics 195