Dell M620 Running Embedded System Diagnostics From An External Media, System Diagnostic Controls

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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.

Running Embedded System Diagnostics From An External Media

1.Format the external resource media (USB flash drive or CDROM) to emulate a hard drive. See the documentation that came with the resource media for instructions.

2.Configure the resource media to be a bootable device.

3.Create a directory for the system diagnostics on the resource media.

4.Copy the system diagnostics files into the directory.

To download the Dell diagnostics utility, go to support.dell.com.

5.Connect the resource media on your system.

6.As the system boots, press <F11>.

7.When prompted, select the media to perform a one-time boot.

If diagnostics does not start automatically after the diagnostic media is booted, enter psa at the command prompt.

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 Dell Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment User Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.

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Contents Regulatory Model HHB Regulatory Type HHB003 Dell Inc Contents Installing Blade Components Troubleshooting Your System Using System DiagnosticsJumpers And Connectors Technical Specifications System Messages133 Front-Panel Features And Indicators Using USB Diskette or USB DVD/CD DrivesOther Information You May Need Hard-Drive/SSD Indicator PatternsFor insertion or removal during this time Page Page Choosing The System Boot Mode Keystroke DescriptionEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsResponding To Error Messages Using The System Setup Navigation KeysSystem Bios Screen System Information ScreenMemory Settings Screen Processor Settings ScreenSata Settings Screen Boot Settings ScreenIntegrated Devices Screen System Profile Settings Screen Serial Communications ScreenSystem Security Screen System And Setup Password Features Miscellaneous SettingsAssigning a System And/Or Setup Password Using Your System Password To Secure Your SystemEntering The Uefi Boot Manager Operating With a Setup Password EnabledUsing The Boot Manager Navigation Keys Boot Manager ScreenIDRAC Settings Utility Uefi Boot MenuEntering The iDRAC Settings Utility Embedded System ManagementPage Recommended Tools Removing And Installing a BladeRemoving The Blade Installing The Blade Removing or Installing the BladeOpening And Closing The Blade Opening The BladeInside The Blade Closing The BladeCooling Shroud Removing The Cooling ShroudInstalling The Cooling Shroud System MemoryDimm Type Operating Frequency in MT/s Maximum Dimm Rank ChannelProcessor Memory Socket LocationsGeneral Memory Module Installation Guidelines Processor Heat Number of DIMMs Configuration Type SinkWatts Serviceability RAS Features Mode-Specific GuidelinesSample Memory Configurations Advanced ECC LockstepSystem Capacity Dimm Size Number Organization DIMMs Speed1R x8, 1333 MT/s Removing Memory Modules Installing Memory Modules Module Mezzanine Cards Mezzanine Card Installation GuidelinesRemoving a Mezzanine Card Installing a Mezzanine Card Installing and Removing a Mezzanine CardManagement Riser Card Replacing The SD CardInternal USB Key Replacing The Internal USB KeySD vFlash Card Replacing The SD vFlash CardNetwork Daughter Card/LOM Riser Card Removing The Network Daughter Card/LOM Riser CardProcessors Installing The Network Daughter Card/LOM Riser CardRemoving a Processor Installing and Removing a Heat Sink Processor Shield Opening and Closing Lever Sequence Socket-release lever Pin-1 corner of processor Installing a Processor Hard Drives/SSDs Hard Drive/SSD Installation GuidelinesRemoving a Hard Drive/SSD Installing a Hard Drive/SSD Shutdown Procedure For Servicing a Hard Drive/SSDInstalling a Hard Drive/SSD In a Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier Configuring The Boot DriveRemoving a Hard Drive/SSD From a Hard-Drive/SSD Carrier Hard-Drive/SSD Backplane Removing The Hard-Drive/SSD BackplaneSystem Board Installing The Hard-Drive/SSD BackplaneRemoving The System Board Installing The System Board Removing and Installing the System BoardNvram Backup Battery Replacing The Nvram Backup BatteryStorage Controller Card Removing The PCIe Extender Card/Storage Controller CardInstalling The PCIe Extender Card/Storage Controller Card Page Troubleshooting Your System Troubleshooting USB Devices Troubleshooting Hard DrivesTroubleshooting An Internal SD Card Troubleshooting Processors Troubleshooting The Blade System BoardTroubleshooting The Nvram Backup Battery When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics Dell Online Diagnostics Dell Embedded System DiagnosticsRunning The Embedded System Diagnostics Running Embedded System Diagnostics From An External Media System Diagnostic ControlsMenu Description ResultsSystem Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionSystem Board Connectors Connector DescriptionDisabling a Forgotten Password Page Memory ConnectorsDrives Battery Mezzanine CardsVideo EnvironmentalOperating temperature range Page System Error Messages LCD Status MessagesViewing LCD Messages Removing LCD MessagesError Code Message Information Action AMP0301 MessageAMP0302 Message Details Action AMP0303 MessageError Code Message Information AMP0306 Message Details ActionAMP0307 Message AMP0308 Message Details ActionDetails Action AMP0312 Message Details ActionAMP0313 Message AMP0314 Message Details ActionAMP0316 Message AMP0318 Message Details ActionAMP0319 Message Details Action AMP0320 Message Details ActionASR0000 ASR0001 ASR0002 ASR0003 ASR0008 Page Error Code Message Information ASR0106 BAT0014 Message Error Code Message Information BAT0012BAT0015 BAT0017 BAT0019 CBL0006 CPU0000 Error Code Message Information CPU0001 CPU0002 Message ActionCPU0003 Message Action CPU0004 Message ActionCPU number is throttled CPU0201 Action Message CPU0202 ActionCPU0203 Action Message CPU0204 ActionError Code Message Information LCD Message CPU0700 MessageCPU0701 Message CPU0702 MessageCPU0703 Message CPU0704 MessageCPU0801 Message CPU0802 Message Details ActionError Code Message Information CPU0803 CPU0804 MessageCPU0805 CPU0806 MessageHWC1015 Message HWC1010 MessageHWC2006 Message Error Code Message Information Details Hardware. An iDRAC or BMC firmware update is neededDegraded HWC2011 MessageGetting Help Link tuning failure detected on IO module number MEM0002 Message MEM0001 MessageMEM0003 Message MEM0004 Message MEM0005 MEM0007 MEM0009 MEM0010 MessageMEM0022 Message MEM0701 MessageMEM0702 Message MEM1001 MessageMEM1003 Message MEM1012 MessageLCD Message SBE log disabled on location. Re-seat memory MEM1206 MessageMEM1208 Message MEM8000 MessageKernel panic or bug check event 20h offset 04hPCI1304 Message PCI1302 MessagePCI1306 PCI1308 PCI1310 PCI1314 PCI1316 An I/O channel check error was detected. Power cycle system PCI1350 Message PCI1354 PCI1356 PCI1358 PCI1360 PCI1362 PCI2000PCI2002 Message PCI3000 PCI3002 PCI3004 PCI3006 PCI3008Error Code Message Information PCI3010 PDR1016 PDR1024 PST0128 PST0129 PST0130 PST0131 Message Power System Bios detected a failure with the SIO Reduce system configuration to minimum memory configuration PST0195 PST0196 PST0254 PST0256 PSU0001 MessageError Code Message Information PSU0002 PSU0003 PSU0004 PSU0005 PSU0006 PSU0007 MessageError Code Message Information PSU0008 PSU0031 PSU1201 PSU1202 PSU1203 PSU1204Consumption OperationsRedundancy. If a power supply fails the system may shutdown PWR1005 MessageFrom a power shutdown System configurationPWR1008 Message RFM1003 RFM1005 RFM1006 RFM1008 RFM1014Error Code Message Information RFM1016 RFM1205 RFM2001 RFM2002 RFM2004 RFM2006 SEC0000 Message OperationsMeet system requirements CompromisedDocumentation TXT error during Post TXT error at bootComprised TXT operationMessage Logging is disabled Details Action Backup and clear logOverwritten and lost Some management software do not report platform exceptionsCall support SEL1204 SEL1209 SEL1211 SEL1300 SEL1302Invalid boot sector found -E option Action Upgrade the management software SWC4004 MessageFirmware Message Information TMP0103 TMP0104 TMP0106 TMP0107 TMP0108 TMP0109 MessageName temperature is less than the lower warning threshold Error Code Message Information TMP0119 Message System inlet temperature is outside of rangeDetails Ambient air temperature is too warm or cool Action Disk drive bay temperature is outside of range. Check FansSafe mode Action Review system logs for power supply exceptionsIf the issue persists, see Getting Help VLT0101 MessageVLT0102 Message VLT0103 MessageVLT0104 Message VLT0200 MessageVLT0201 Message VLT0202 MessageVLT0203 Message VLT0204 MessageVLT0207 Message VLT0206 MessageVLT0208 Message VLT0209 Message VLT0210 MessageVLT0212 Message VLT0213 MessageVLT0215 Message VLT0214 MessageVLT0216 Message Error Code Message Information VLT0218 VLT0219 MessageVLT0220 Message VLT0221 MessageVLT0222 Message VLT0224 MessageVLT0225 Message VLT0226 MessageError Code Message Information Details Action VLT0227 MessageVLT0228 Message VLT0230 MessageMezzanine card number name voltage is outside of range Diagnostic Messages Alert Messages132 Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com
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