Owners Manual

2. Configure the resource media to be a bootable device.
3. Create a directory for the system diagnostics on the resource media.
4. Copy the system diagnostics files into the directory.
To download the Dell diagnostics utility, go to Dell.com/support/home.
5. Connect the resource media on your system.
6. As the system boots, press F11.
7. When prompted, select the media to perform a one-time boot.
If diagnostics does not start automatically after the diagnostic media is booted, enter psa at the command prompt.
System diagnostics controls
Menu Description
Configuration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.
Results Displays the results of all tests that are run.
System Health Provides the current overview of the system performance.
Event Log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one
event description is recorded.
For information about embedded system diagnostics, see the Dell Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment User Guide at
Dell.com/support/home.
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