Users Guide
Using the MS-DOS-based tools
You can use the MS-DOS-based tools to test the memory and assign the Asset Tag of a system.
Topics:
• Running memory test
• Setting Asset Tag
Running memory test
Memtest86+ is used to find memory errors by using advanced algorithms that are effective at detecting memory errors.
Memtest86+ tests all available memory.
When Memtest86+ starts, it displays details about the system configuration and then begins the test. The test continues to run
until the program execution is interrupted.
Memtest86+ executes a series of numbered test sections to check for errors. The time required to check for all errors varies
depending on CPU speed, memory speed, and memory size. If memory errors are detected, they are displayed on the screen.
The default error reporting mode displays a detailed summary of all errors.
1. Boot the system by using the DOS-Based Memtest86+ Utility (Dell 12G-14G servers) option.
Memtest86+ runs automatically.
2. To view the configuration command menu, press C.
The following options are displayed in the configuration command menu:
● (1) Test Selection
● (2) Address Range
● (3) Error Report Mode
● (4) Core Selection
● (5) Refresh Screen
● (6) Display DMI Data
● (7) Display SPD Data
● (0) Continue
The following options are available while MemTest86+ runs:
● ESC — Press ESC to exit Memtest86+ and restart the system
● C — Press C to view the configuration menu
● SP — Press spacebar to stop the scrolling of error messages.
● CR — Press Enter to enable the scrolling of error messages.
Setting Asset Tag
1. Boot the system by using the DOS-Based Diagnostic Tools (Dell 12G servers) option.
The Customer Diagnostic Menu Ver 1.6 is displayed.
2. At the Enter option or letter prompt, press 4.
The MS-DOS prompt is displayed.
3. Type c:, and press Enter.
The working drive changes to c:\.
4. Type CD Util, and press Enter.
The working directory changes to c:\Util.
5. To change the Asset Tag, type asset new_asset_tag where new_asset_tag is the Asset Tag that you want to assign
to the system.
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