Software diagnostic tools, Enhanced pre-boot system assessment (epsa) – Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) User Manual
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Software Diagnostic Tools
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA)
The computer runs the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA), a series of initial tests
of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
To invoke ePSA:
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
1.
When the Alienware logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
2.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until
you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
Select
3.
Diagnostics from the menu and press <Enter>.
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