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Using the advanced testing options, Error messages – Dell PowerEdge M910 User Manual

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Running System Diagnostics

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Using the Advanced Testing Options

When you select Advanced Testing from the Diagnostics menu, the main

screen of the diagnostics appears and displays the following information:

• Two lines at the top of the screen identify the diagnostics utility, the

version number, and the system’s service tag number.

• The left side of the screen under

Device Groups lists the diagnostic device

groups in the order that they are tested if you select

All under the Run

Tests submenu. Press the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight a particular

device group. Press the left- or right-arrow keys to select the options on the

menu. As you move from one menu option to another, a brief explanation

of the highlighted option appears at the bottom of the screen.

• The right side of the screen under

Devices for Highlighted Group lists the

specific devices within a particular test group.

• The menu area consists of two lines at the bottom of the screen. The first

line lists the menu options that you can select; press the left- or right-arrow

key to highlight an option. The second line provides information about the

highlighted option.

For more information about a device group or device, highlight the Help

option and press . Press to return to the previous screen.

Error Messages

When you run a system diagnostics test, you may receive an error message

during testing. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist.

For a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and instructions for obtaining

technical assistance, see "Contacting Dell" on page 361.