Dell POWEREDGE SC440 Hardware Owner's Manual

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98 Running the System DiagnosticsWhen to Use the System DiagnosticsIf a major component or device in the system does not operate properly, component failure may beindicated. As long as the microprocessor and the system's input/output devices (monitor, keyboard, anddiskette drive) are functioning, you can use the system diagnostics to help identify the problem.Running the System DiagnosticsThe system diagnostics is run from the utility partition on your hard drive.NOTICE: Use the system diagnostics to test only your system. Using this program with other systems may causeinvalid results or error messages. In addition, use only the program that came with your system (or an updatedversion of that program).1 As the system boots, press during POST.2 From the utility partition main menu, select Run System Diagnostics, or select Run MemoryDiagnostics if you are troubleshooting memory.When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are initializing.Next, the Diagnostics menu appears. The menu allows you to run all or specific diagnostics tests or to exitthe system diagnostics.NOTE: Before you read the rest of this section, start the system diagnostics so that you can see the utility on yourscreen.System Diagnostics Testing OptionsClick the testing option in the Main Menu window. Table 5-1 provides a brief explanation of testingoptions.Using the Custom Test OptionsWhen you select Custom Test in the Main Menu window, the Customize window appears and allows youto select the device(s) to be tested, select specific options for testing, and view the test results.Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing OptionsTesting Option FunctionExpress Test Performs a quick check of the system. This option runs device teststhat do not require user interaction. Use this option to quickly identifythe source of your problem.Extended Test Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take anhour or longer.Custom Test Tests a particular device.Information Displays test results.book.book Page 98 Tuesday, August 25, 2009 1:14 PM