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3Run the diagnostic utility and follow the on-screen instructions to create the diagnostic partition on the removable media.

4Restart the system, enter the System Setup program, and set the removable media type as the default boot device.

See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 35 for instructions.

5Ensure that the removable bootable media is inserted or attached to the system and reboot the system.

If the system fails to boot, see "Getting Help" on page 127.

When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed indicating that the diagnostics are initializing. Then the Diagnostics menu appears. This 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

Click the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testing options.

Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options

Testing Option	Function
Express Test	Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs
	device tests that do not require user interaction. Use this
	option to quickly identify the source of your problem.
Extended Test	Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can
	take an hour or longer.
Custom Test	Tests a particular device.
Information	Displays test results.

Using the Custom Test Options

When you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window appears and allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results.

Running the System Diagnostics

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