Dell POWEREDGE 840, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Running System Diagnostics
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System Diagnostics Testing Options
Click the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testing
options.
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.
• 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.
• Test Iterations — Selects the number of times the test is run.
Log output file pathname — When checked, enables you to specify where the test log file is saved.
Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Option Function
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.