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    Dell ePSA Diagnostic Windows 10

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by 0lok, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. 0lok

    0lok Notebook Deity

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    If you upgrade to Windows 10 and a clean installation is there a way to create the bootable dell ePSA Diagnostic? Thanks
     
    0lok, Jun 11, 2016
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    sirleeofroy Notebook Evangelist

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    Why would you need to do that? It's built into the BIOS/EFI no?

    http://www.dell.com/support/Article/us/en/19/446143/EN

    To run the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics on an Alienware Laptop, perform the steps below:
    1. Shutdown the computer.
    2. Press and hold the Fn key while turning on the system.
    3. When the diagnostic screen comes up you can release the Fn Key. The diagnostics will begin automatically.
     
    sirleeofroy, Jun 13, 2016
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    didn't know its already built in the bios.. good to know.. thanks alot..
     
    0lok, Jun 13, 2016
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    Just confirming that it actually is. What you could add to Windows 10 is the DELL support assist application or DELL Backup and Recovery.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 15, 2016
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