E6400: how to clear System Logs > DellDiag Events ?

The System Logs in BIOS setup screen:

Code:

System Logs
   |
   +--- BIOS Events
   |
   +--- DellDiag Events   <---
   |
   +--- Thermal Events
   |
   +--- Power Events

The other events have Clear Log button but not Diagnostics, so do you clear the events in there?

TIA.

 

...anyone?

 

Maybe reflash the BIOS or restore it to default settings?

 

I re-flashed the A12 BIOS earlier but it didn't help. Reload default settings also has no effect. Not sure if clearing the CMOS (removing the cell battery) would help.

Now there 2 annoying entries in the log as the result of self diagnostic:
- invalid adapter (because it was running on battery, A/C not plugged in)
- touchpad timeout (it expected input during interactive test routines)

I really like to clear the log.

 

I guess removing the battery would be the most effective option. Unless that information is stored somewhere in some flash memory. Maybe you can clear it if you boot right into dell diagnostics? Otherwise, I can't think of anything.

 

I will attempt to clear CMOS later (don't feel like opening the chassis right now). Maybe the diagnostic log is not meant to be user resettable, which might be the reason why the "clear" button wasn't there in the first place.