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NOTE: Before running the diagnostics program, make a blank, formatted dis-
kette to be inserted in the diskette drive so that the diagnostics program can
record critical messages and information as necessary.
To start the diagnostics, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then press
the reset button on the computer.
Restarting the computer causes the Dell Server Assistant logo screen to appear
on the monitor screen, followed by a screen listing of the options available.
Select Run System Diagnostics under the Run System Utilities option. A mes-
sage appears indicating that the system must be rebooted to run the selection.
Select OK. The system reboots to the Dell Server Assistant main menu (without
mouse support). Use the keyboard to choose Run System Utilities, and then
select Run System Diagnostics to load the diagnostics program. The Diagnos-
tics Menu appears, allowing you to choose the following options or exit to
MS-DOS
®
, which returns to the Dell Server Assistant menu:
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Run All Tests — Runs all tests for a thorough check of the system
•
Run Quick Tests — Runs selected tests from all test groups to quickly locate
a failure or to indicate where further testing is needed to isolate a failure
•
Run Specific Tests — Tests a particular area or subsystem
G
etting Help
If none of the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter or the tests in the dis-
kette-based diagnostics reveals the source of the problem or leads to the proper
troubleshooting steps for determining the source of the problem, call Dell for
technical assistance. For instructions, see the chapter titled, “Getting Help,” in
the Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.
