Running The Embedded System Diagnostics

The embedded system diagnostics program is run from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

CAUTION: Use the embedded system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program with other systems may cause invalid results or error messages.

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.

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 dell.com/support/manuals.

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