Dell 745N Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Reboot the NAS system.
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When the
USB Key
menu appears, press <2> and then press <Enter>.
When you start the system diagnostics, a message is displayed stating that the diagnostics are
initializing. Next, the diagnostics
Main Menu
window appears. The window allows you to run
all or specific diagnostics tests or to exit the system diagnostics.
System Diagnostics Testing Options
Click the testing option in the
Main
Menu
window. Table 4-1 provides a brief explanation of
testing options.
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.
Selecting Devices for Testing
The left side of the
Customize
window lists
devices that can be tested. Devices are grouped by
device type or by module, depending on the option you select. Click the
(+)
next to a device or
module to view its components. Click
(+)
on any component to view the tests that are available.
Clicking a device, rather than its components, selects all of the components of the device for
testing.
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Use the
Diagnostics Options
area to select how you want to test a device. You can set the following
options:
Non-Interactive Tests Only
— When checked, runs only tests that require no user
intervention.
Table 4-1. 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.
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