Dell R210 When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics, Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

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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

If a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may be indicated. As long as the processor and the system's input/output devices are functioning, you can use the embedded system diagnostics to help identify the problem.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Unified Server Configurator (USC) screen.

CAUTION: Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages.

1As the system boots, press <F10>.

2Click Diagnostics in the left pane and click Launch Diagnostics in the right pane.

The Diagnostics menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit.

System Diagnostics Testing Options

Click the testing option in the Main Menu window.

Testing Option

Function

 

 

Express Test

Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs

 

device tests that do not require user interaction.

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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Contents Dell PowerEdge R210 Systems August Contents Using the System Setup Program Installing System Components Removing the Cooling Shroud Installing the Cooling Shroud Troubleshooting Your System Running the System Diagnostics Getting Help Contacting Dell Glossary Index Contents Accessing System Features During Startup About Your SystemFront-Panel Features and Indicators NMI button Used to troubleshoot softwareBack panels light blue until one Back-Panel Features and Indicators Guidelines for Connecting External Devices NIC Indicator Codes Diagnostic Lights PostInformation on the drives Rebooting System MessagesBios OS NIC=ENABLED Invalid Address, read Memtest lane No boot sector on Quad rank Dimm Sector not Match in rank Count x,x TPM Unexpected Is message Diagnostics Messages Alert MessagesOther Information You May Need About Your System Using the System Setup Program and Uefi Boot Manager Choosing the System Boot ModeEntering the System Setup Program Responding to Error MessagesUsing the System Setup Program Navigation Keys System Setup Options Main ScreenOptions. See Integrated Devices Screen on Memory Settings Screen Processor Settings ScreenSata Settings Screen Boot Settings Screen Integrated Devices Screen NIC2PCI IRQ Assignments Screen Serial Communication ScreenPower Management Screen System Security Screen Enables or disables the NMI feature NMI Button Disabled defaultEntering the Uefi Boot Manager Using the Uefi Boot Manager Navigation KeysExit Screen Uefi Boot Manager Screen Uefi Boot Settings ScreenSystem and Setup Password Features Using the System PasswordSystem Utilities Screen Using the System Setup Program and Uefi Boot Manager Using the System Setup Program and Uefi Boot Manager Using the Setup Password Embedded System Management Baseboard Management Controller Configuration IDRAC Configuration UtilityEntering the BMC Setup Module Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility Using the System Setup Program and Uefi Boot Manager Installing System Components Recommended ToolsInside the System Installing the Front Bezel Front Bezel OptionalRemoving the Front Bezel Opening and Closing the System Opening the SystemClosing the System Opening and Closing the System Cover Latch release lockOptical Drive Optional Removing an Optical DriveRelease latch Installing System Components Installing an Optical Drive Hard Drives Removing a Hard DriveDrive bracket Release pin Hard drive Data cable Power cable Installing a Hard Drive Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Bracket Expansion Card Installation Guidelines Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Expansion-Card Riser Removing an Expansion-Card RiserInstalling an Expansion-Card Riser Internal USB Memory Key Cooling Shroud Removing the Cooling Shroud10. Installing and Removing the Cooling Shroud Touch points Installing the Cooling Shroud General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesSystem Memory Mode-Specific Guidelines Installing Memory Modules Page Removing Memory Modules Cooling Fans Removing a Cooling FanInstalling a Cooling Fan 12. Removing and Installing a FanInstalling an iDRAC6 Express Card IDRAC6 Express Card Optional13. Installing or Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card IDRAC6 Enterprise Card OptionalIDRAC6 Enterprise card connector Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card Installing a VFlash Media Card VFlash Media OptionalProcessor Removing a VFlash Media CardInstalling System Components Installing System Components 16. Installing and Removing a Processor Installing a Processor Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyYour system supports a 250 W power supply module Sata power cables System Battery Installing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Battery 18. Replacing the System Battery System battery 100Control Panel Assembly Removing the Control Panel Assembly101 102 19. Control Panel Removal Control panel cableInstalling the Control Panel Assembly System BoardRemoving the System Board 103Installing System Components Installing the System Board Unpack the new system board105 Installing System Components Troubleshooting External Connections 109Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem Troubleshooting a USB Device110 Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting a NIC111 Troubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a Damaged System 113Troubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting Power Supply Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems115 Troubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Memory117 Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting a Tape Backup UnitTry using a different CD or DVD 119Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 120Troubleshooting an Expansion Card 121Troubleshooting the Processor Using Online Diagnostics Embedded System Diagnostics Features125 When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics Running the Embedded System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Click the testing option in the Main Menu windowUsing the Custom Test Options Selecting Devices for TestingSelecting Diagnostics Options Viewing Information and ResultsRunning the System Diagnostics System Board Jumpers 129System Board Connectors 130131 IORISER1Disabling a Forgotten Password Contacting Dell 133134 Glossary 135136 137 138 139 Mm Millimeters Ms Milliseconds140 141 142 System memory See RAM143 144 Index 145146 Post 147USB device Back-panel connectors USB key troubleshooting 148149 150
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