M-BIST
M-BIST (Built In Self-Test) diagnostics tool, featuring improved accuracy in system board failures.
NOTE M-BIST can be manually initiated before POST (Power On Self Test).
How to run M-BIST
NOTE M-BIST must be initiated on the system from a power-off state either connected to AC power or with battery only.
- Press and hold both the
M key on the keyboard and the
power button to initiate M-BIST.
- With both the
M key and the power button held down, the battery indicator LED may exhibit two states:
- OFF: No fault detected with the system board
- AMBER: Indicates a problem with the system board