What Is Tested - HP OmniBook 2100 User Manual

Basic System Test

What is Tested

Although the following list varies slightly for different OmniBook products, the basic
tests typically include the following:
Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the processor and
subsystems:
o
Basic processor functionality
o
Processor speed
o
Coprocessor
o
DMA controller
o
Interrupt controller
o
Timer and real time clock
o
CMOS
o
PCI system
o
USB
Memory Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache memory:
o
BIOS ROM
o
Pattern Test
o
Address
o
Refresh
o
Cache memory
IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any IDE hard disk drives:
o
Quick random read-verify/seek
o
Boot sector
SCSI hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any SCSI hard disk drives:
o
Quick random read-verify/seek
o
Boot sector
Keyboard tests:
o
Keyboard controller
o
Keyboard clock line
o
Keyboard data line
Other tests:
o
Basic serial port test (does not include data transfer – this is an advanced
test)
o
Basic parallel port test
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