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Invoking epsa – Dell Inspiron 20 (3048, Early 2014) User Manual

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Diagnostics

Invoking ePSA

To invoke ePSA:

1. Restart the computer.

2. Press at the Dell logo to access the Boot Menu.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then restart
your computer and try again.

3. Select Diagnostics and press .

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the test and note any

error messages that appear.

If a component fails the test, the test stops, the computer beeps, and an
error code is displayed. Note the error code(s) and search for solutions at
dell.com/support or contact Dell.
Follow the instructions on the screen to continue to the next test, retest the
component that failed, or stop the test and restart the computer.
If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on
your screen:

“ No problems have been found with this system

so far. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests?

This will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want

to continue? (Recommended).” Press  to continue if you are

experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to finish the test.
If the ePSA completes with errors, the following message appears on
your screen:

“Testing completed. One or more errors were

detected.”
The Event Log tab in the Status window displays the errors that occurred
during the ePSA tests.