Chapter 6: Using System Diagnostics; Dell Embedded System Diagnostics; When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics; Running The Embedded System Diagnostics From Boot Manager - Dell Precision Rack 7910 Owner's Manual
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If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The
purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data
loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you
solve the problem.
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
NOTE:
The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)
diagnostics.
The Embedded System Diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or devices enabling you to:
● Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
● Repeat tests
● Display or save test results
● Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
● 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
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
Steps
1. When the system is booting, press F11.
2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
starts executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Steps
1. As the system boots, press F11.
2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics
starts executing the tests on all the detected devices.
System diagnostics controls
Menu
Description
Configuration
Displays the configuration and status of all detected devices.
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