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Quality and Reliability Requirements
Figure 6-1.
Example Thermal Cycle - Actual profile will vary
6.2
Intel Reference Component Validation
Intel tests reference components both individually and as an assembly on mechanical
test boards, and assesses performance to the envelopes specified in previous sections
by varying boundary conditions.
While component validation shows that a reference design is tenable for a limited range
of conditions, customers need to assess their specific boundary conditions and perform
reliability testing based on their use conditions.
Intel reference components are also used in board functional tests to assess
performance for specific conditions.
6.2.1
Board Functional Test Sequence
Each test sequence should start with components (baseboard, heatsink assembly, and
so on) that have not been previously submitted to any reliability testing.
The test sequence should always start with a visual inspection after assembly and
BIOS/Processor/memory test. The stress test should be then followed by a visual
inspection and then BIOS/Processor/memory test.
6.2.2
Post-Test Pass Criteria
The post-test pass criteria are:
1. No significant physical damage to the heatsink and retention hardware.
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