Dell 200, 6100 manual Tests in the System Diagnostics, Quit, System Diagnostics Tests

Quit

Selecting Quit from the main screen exits the diagnostics and returns you to your operating system environment.

CAUTION: It is important that you quit the diag- nostics program correctly because the program writes data to the computer’s memory that can cause problems unless properly cleared.

Tests in the System Diagnostics

To troubleshoot components or devices, run the appropri- ate test (test group or subtest) in the diagnostics. The

diagnostics exercises the functional components and devices of the computer system more vigorously and thoroughly than they are exercised during normal opera- tion. The diagnostics is organized by components into test groups and subtests within each test group. Each sub- test is designed to detect any errors that may interfere with the normal operation of a specific device of the computer.

NOTE: Some subtests requiring hardware not listed in the System Configuration area of the diagnostics screen appear to run, but they conclude with a status message stating Component not present (or disabled).

Table 5-2 lists the diagnostic test groups, their subtests, and comments concerning their use.

	Table 5-2. System Diagnostics Tests
Test Groups	Subtests	Description
RAM	Quick Memory Test	Tests the system RAM and processor cache.
	Comprehensive Memory Test
	Cache Controller Test
	Cache RAM Test
System Set	CMOS Confidence Test	Tests the system board’s support chips, DMA control-
	EISA Configuration Memory Test	ler, computer timer, NVRAM, speaker controller,
	DMA Controller Test	cache, and EISA configuration RAM chip, as appro-
	Real-Time Clock Test	priate.
	Timers Test	For systems with multiprocessors, the Apic Test and
	Interrupt Controller Test	the Apic MP Test confirm that the additional micro-
	Apic Test	processors are operational.
	Apic MP Test
	Speaker Test
	x87 Calculation Test	Tests the math coprocessor that is internal to the
	x87 Duty Cycle Test	microprocessor.
	x87 Error Exception Test
Video	Video Memory Test	Tests the video subsystem and monitor by checking
	Video Hardware Test	various aspects of video output.
	Text Mode Character Test
	Text Mode Color Test
	Text Mode Pages Test

Graphics Mode Test

Color Palettes Test

Solid Colors Test

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym list.

5-8 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System Installation and Troubleshooting Guide