Dell M630 Dell Embedded System Diagnostics, When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics

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Using System Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

NOTE: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.

The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:

Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode

Repeat tests

Display or save test results

Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)

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, running the embedded system diagnostics may indicate component failure.

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.

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Contents Dell PowerEdge M630 Page Contents Installing and removing blade components Troubleshooting your system Using System Diagnostics 102 Jumpers and connectors 104Technical specifications 107 Getting help 112 Front-panel features and indicators About your systemUsing USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives Hard-drive/SSD indicator patternsIDRAC Direct LED indicator codes Hard-drive/SSD indicatorsIDRAC Direct LED indicator Documentation matrix Quick Resource Locator Setting up your system Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP addressLogging in to iDRAC Installing the operating system Page About System Setup Navigation keysEntering System Setup System Setup Main MenuSystem Bios screen System Information screen System Memory screenProcessor Settings screen ATSSata Settings screen Post Page Boot Settings screen Network Settings screenIntegrated Devices screen Serial Communication screen 4GBSystem Profile Settings screen C1ESystem Security Settings screen Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen Miscellaneous Settings screen Entering Boot Manager About Boot ManagerAbout Dell Lifecycle Controller Changing the boot order Boot Manager main menuChoosing the system boot mode Assigning a system and/or setup passwordUsing your system password to secure your system Operating with a setup password enabled IDRAC Settings utilityEmbedded systems management Entering the iDRAC Settings utility Before working inside your system Safety instructionsRecommended tools After working inside your systemRemoving and installing a blade Removing the bladeBlade cover O connector cover Installing a blade Removing or installing the bladeRemoving and installing the system cover Removing the system coverInstalling the system cover Inside the blade Inside the bladeCooling shroud Removing the cooling shroudInstalling the cooling shroud Processor/DIMM blankRemoving a processor/DIMM blank Installing a processor/DIMM blank Removing and installing a processor/DIMM blankSystem memory LrdimmProcessor General memory module installation guidelines Mode-specific guidelines Advanced ECC LockstepSample memory configurations Memory configurations two processors Removing memory modules Installing memory modules Removing the memory moduleMezzanine card installation guidelines Module mezzanine cardsRemoving and installing the mezzanine card Removing the mezzanine cardInstalling the mezzanine card Idsdm card optionalReplacing an SD card Internal USB key Replacing an SD cardReplacing the internal USB key Removing and installing the Idsdm card Removing the Idsdm cardInstalling the Idsdm card RSPI card optional Removing the rSPI cardInstalling the rSPI card SD vFlash cardReplacing the SD vFlash card Network Daughter Card Removing the Network Daughter CardNDC Installing the Network Daughter Card ProcessorsRemoving a processor Installing and removing a heat sink Processor shield opening and closing lever sequence Installing a processor Installing and removing a processorPage Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor Hard drive/SSD installation guidelines Hard drives/SSDsHard-drive/SSD bay numbering Removing and installing a hard drive/SSD Removing a hard drive/SSDInstalling a hard drive/SSD Removing a hard-drive/SSD blankHard-drive/SSD blank Release latch Installing a hard-drive/SSD blank Hard drive/SSD Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from a 1.8 inch SSD carrier Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in a 1.8 inch SSD carrier Removing the hard-drive/SSD cageHard-drive/SSD cage Screw Guide pin Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage Hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the hard-drive/SSD backplane Page Removing and installing the 1.8 inch x4 SSD backplane Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane System boardRemoving the system board Page Hex nut screw System board Screw Installing the system board Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore Entering the system Service Tag using System Setup Trusted Platform ModuleRe-enabling the TPM for BitLocker users Nvram backup battery Replacing the Nvram backup batteryReplacing the Nvram backup battery Storage controller card/PCIe extender card Removing the PCIe extender/storage controller cardPage Installing the PCIe extender/storage controller card Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting hard drives Troubleshooting Solid State Drives Troubleshooting USB devicesTroubleshooting an internal SD card Troubleshooting processorsTroubleshooting the blade system board Troubleshooting the Nvram backup batteryDiagnostic messages System messagesAlert messages Dell Embedded System Diagnostics When to use the Embedded System DiagnosticsRunning the Embedded System Diagnostics Running embedded system diagnostics from an external media System diagnostic controlsJumpers and connectors System board jumper settingsSystem board connectors CPU1Disabling a forgotten password Technical specifications USB Per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence 110 Enclosure can be installed with blade Locating your system Service Tag Contacting DellDocumentation feedback 113