3 Basic System Test
What is Tested
What is Tested
The basic tests include the following:
Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the
processor and subsystems:
Basic processor functionality
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Processor speed
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Coprocessor
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DMA controller
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Interrupt controller
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Timer and real time clock
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CMOS
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PCI system
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USB
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Multi-processor (if appropriate)
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Memory Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache
memory:
BIOS ROM
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Parity
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Address
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Refresh
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Cache memory
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IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any IDE hard
disk drives:
Quick random read-verify/seek
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Boot sector
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SCSI hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any SCSI hard
disk drives:
Quick random read-verify/seek
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Boot sector
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