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Using system diagnostics
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
The Embedded System Diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or
devices allowing you to:
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When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager
Before you begin
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
Procedure
1. When the system is booting, press F11.
2. Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller
Procedure
1. As the system boots, press F11.
2. Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
System diagnostic controls
Menu
Description
Configuration
Results
System health
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Note:
The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System
Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.
Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
Repeat tests
Display or save test results
Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the
failed device(s)
View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
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.
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.
Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.
Displays the results of all tests that are run.
Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Launch Diagnostics.
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