Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program
with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages.
Steps
1.
As the system boots, press <F11>.
2.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select
System Utilities
→
Launch Dell 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 diagnostic controls
Menu
Description
Configuration
Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.
Results
Displays the results of all tests that are executed.
System health
Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Event log
Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is
displayed if at least one event description is recorded.
For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the
ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks,
Desktops and Servers)
at
dell.com/support/home
.
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