When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are initializing. Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. The 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
To select an option from the Diagnostics menu, highlight the option and press <Enter>, or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option.
Table
Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Option | Function |
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Quick Tests | Performs a quick check of the server module. Select Test All Devices |
| and then select Quick Tests. This option runs device tests that do not |
| require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identify the source |
| of your problem. |
Test One Device | Tests a particular device. |
Extended Tests | Performs a more thorough check of the server module. Select Test All |
| Devices and then select Extended Tests. |
Advanced Testing | Checks a particular area of the server module. |
Information and Results | Displays test results. |
Program Options | Sets various test parameters. |
Device Configuration | Displays an overview of the devices in the server module. |
Exit to | Exits the diagnostics and returns to the System Utilities menu. |
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Using the Advanced Testing Options
When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics menu, the main screen of the diagnostics appears and displays the following information:
•Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics utility, the version number, and the system’s service tag number.
•The left side of the screen under Device Groups lists the diagnostic device groups in the order that they are tested if you select All under the Run Tests submenu. Press the up- or
