Dell PowerEdge R200, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Running the System Diagnostics
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3
Run the diagnostic utility and follow the on-screen instructions to create
the diagnostic partition on the removable media.
4
Restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and set the
removable media type as the default boot device.
See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35 for instructions.
5
Ensure that the removable bootable media is inserted or attached to the
system and reboot the system.
If the system fails to boot, see "Getting Help" on page 127.
When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed indicating that
the diagnostics are initializing. Then the
Diagnostics menu appears. This menu
allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests, or to exit the system
diagnostics.
NOTE:
Before you read the rest of this section, start the system diagnostics so that
you can see the utility on your screen.
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.
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.
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