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 dell.com/support.

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 ePSA Diagnostics Guide (Notebooks, Desktops and Servers) at dell.com/support/home.

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