Owner's Manual

NOTE: The following system log collection tools are automatically installed during the installation of
SupportAssist version 1.2:
Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) version 3.4.1
Dell Lasso version 4.3.1.
NOTE: To successfully collect system logs from managed nodes on which Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator 7.2 or later is installed, you must upgrade from earlier versions of SupportAssist to
SupportAssist version 1.2.
Upgrade
If an earlier version of Dell SupportAssist is already installed on your system, you can upgrade to
SupportAssist version 1.2
NOTE: Upgrade from SupportAssist version 1.0.2 is not supported. You must uninstall SupportAssist
version 1.0.2 and then install SupportAssist version 1.2.
Uninstallation
To uninstall Dell SupportAssist:
1. On the OpenManage Essentials server, click Start Control Panel Programs and Features. The
Programs and Features window is displayed.
2. Select Dell SupportAssist, and click Uninstall.
3. If the Programs and Features dialog is displayed, prompting your confirmation, click Yes.
SupportAssist and its troubleshooting tools are now uninstalled from your OpenManage Essentials server.
Contacting Dell
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your
purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by
country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales,
technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit support.dell.com.
2. Select your support category.
3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com
page, or select All to see more choices.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.
For information on documentation support, visit dell.com/SupportAssistGroup or
dell.com/ServiceabilityTools.
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