# Debug

The ipmctl utility provides several debugging features for persistent memory modules. 

For an in-depth explanation for how ipmctl works with the hardware see the [Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory OS Provisioning Specification](https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/634430), which describes all the firmware interface commands used for this operation.

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[Run Diagnostic](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/run-diagnostic.md)
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[Show Error Log](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/show-error-log.md)
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[Dump Debug Log](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/dump-debug-log.md)
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[Show ACPI Tables](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/show-acpi-tables.md)
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[Show Device Platform Configuration Data](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/show-device-platform-configuration-data.md)
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[Delete Device Platform Configuration Data](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/delete-device-platform-configuration-data.md)
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[Inject Error](/ipmctl-user-guide/debug/inject-error.md)
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