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Enhanced PSA
You can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.
NOTE: ePSA may not be supported on all computers.
The ePSA home screen is divided into three areas:- Devices window—Appears on the left of the ePSA home screen. It displays all the devices in your computer and can be used to select devices.
- Control window—Appears at the bottom-right of the ePSA home screen.
- Selecting the Thorough Test Mode check-box in the control window maximizes the extent and duration of the tests.
- Status bar appears at the bottom left side of the control window and indicates the overall completion of the tests.
- To test selected devices, click or tap Run Tests.
- To exit the ePSA and restart your computer, click or tap Exit.
- Status window—Appears on the right of the ePSA home screen.
The status area has four tabs:
- Configuration—Displays detailed configuration and status information about all devices that can be tested using ePSA.
- Results— Displays all tests that are executed, their activity, and results for each test.
- System Health—Displays the status of the battery, power adapter, fans, and so on.
- Event Log—Provides detailed information about all tests.
The Stat column displays the status of the tests.
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