Apple Server Diagnostics - Contents

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Apple Server Diagnostics tests your server for hardware

issues.

Apple Server Diagnostics, also referred to as Server Diagnostics, runs a customizable set
of tests to help you diagnose issues with the following components:

AirPort

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Bluetooth

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Boot ROM

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Ethernet controller

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Fan

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Hard drive

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Memory

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Power supply

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Processor

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Sensor

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USB ports

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Video controller

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You can run Apple Server Diagnostics in Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), which
is referred to as Server Diagnostics EFI, or in Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server, which is
referred to as Server Diagnostics Mac OS X.

By running Server Diagnostics EFI, you can diagnose hardware issues that prevent
Mac OS X Server from successfully starting up. You can also run tests without
interference from Mac OS X Server, and test more than 2.5 gigabytes (GB) of memory.
However, Server Diagnostics Mac OS X provides an enhanced interface and has
more extensive sensor, hard drive, and video controller tests. For a comparison and
description of all available tests, see “Server Diagnostics Test Reference” on page 42.

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