How to Boot Up Dell Server Diagnostics

If you are having trouble with the hardware on your Dell server, use the built-in diagnostics on the server to help figure out what the culprit is. Using the built-in diagnostics requires a reboot of the server, as the diagnostics are stored on a special partition on the server's hard disk.

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Instructions

- 1
  
  Restart your Dell server.
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  Press the "F12" button when the computer turns on and the Dell logo is displayed.
- 3
  
  Select the "Diagnostics" option on the new screen that comes up.
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  Press "Enter" to boot up the diagnostics.

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