Running the system diagnostics, Server-based diagnostics, Running the system diagnostics -6 – Dell OptiPlex E1 User Manual

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The OptiPlex E1 system uses either diskette-based or server-based
diagnostics.

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The server-based diagnostics contains tests that aid in troubleshooting major
components of the computer. To run the server-based diagnostics, follow
these steps:

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Highlight the Boot Sequence category (see Figure A-1) and press <Enter>.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select the PXE option, then press
the plus (+) or minus (–) keys to move it above the Hard Drive C: category
in the Boot Device Priority list. Press <Alt><b> to reboot the system.

NOTE: If the PXE category is not listed, it must be enabled in the Inte-
grated Devices category. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen, use
the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the Integrated Devices category,
and then press <Enter>. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select the
Network Interface Controller category, and then press the plus or minus
keys until On w/ PXE is selected. Press <Alt><b> to reboot the computer,
and then repeat step 2.

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Press the <Spacebar> for Configuration Services or

<Esc> or <Ctrl><c> to cancel.

If you wait more than 5 seconds before pressing the <Spacebar>, the
message disappears and the load operation continues. Let the system
complete the load operation; then shut down the system and try again.

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If you wait more than 3 seconds before making a selection, the system
automatically enters the software services.

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Contact the network administrator for information on system access.

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