Compaq dc7608 Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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- Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 1
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs Introduction...2 Importance of Desktop Testing...2 Test Tool Development...3 Hardware Evaluation Test Development 3 Software Image Development ...3 Types of Testing...4 System Board Validation Testing ...4 Platform Validation Testing ...4 Mechanical Validation - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 2
compatibility. This white paper describes the various forms of testing performed by HP engineering when developing a new HP Business Desktop PC platform. Importance of Desktop Testing Business Desktop PCs represent a large portion of the worldwide computer shipments and are often the workhorses of - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 3
and by HP field engineers. The ETD tests enable product development business desktop products and are used on the following product sub-systems: - Microprocessors and chipsets, including cache memory, interrupts, and timers - System memory - PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Hard Drive - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 4
the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running stress level testing. Additionally, voltage stress testing is conducted and measured on the various supported memory and processor configurations. • Power Management Testing-This helps ensure that - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 5
on a wide variety of module subsystems to help ensure HP Business Desktop PC standards are met prior to integration into a desktop solution. Module functional testing is conducted on the graphics, audio, network controller, hard drive, optical drive, and input/output device subsystems, as well as on - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 6
video timing specifications for all supported resolutions and refresh rates. Additionally, commercial HP monitors are tested in combination with the HP graphics controller form and fit of standard and aftermarket modules on new products - interoperability of HP Business Desktop PCs with other HP - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 7
Desktop Certifications Certification testing is a unique type of testing that supports the goal of obtaining certain shipping and logo rights for Business Desktop PC solutions. Specific certification allows HP to display the "Designed for Windows" logo on a product. A Microsoft-controlled test suite - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 8
HP Business Desktop PCs are subjected to on average over 113,000 machine hours of testing. This is strictly test hours and does not include time spent troubleshooting or reviewing design specifications. The number of test hours varies as new system chipsets and system boards, chasses, video, audio - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 9
problems, requests, and comments are tracked. HP Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support - Compaq dc7608 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 10
More Information In conclusion, the HP Business Desktop product development team values testing and believes that the HP customer values testing. We feel strongly that HP's level of testing leads to a higher quality product, which benefits our customers. A Business Desktop PC is more than just an
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Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
Introduction
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Importance of Desktop Testing
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Test Tool Development
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Hardware Evaluation Test Development
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Software Image Development
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Types of Testing
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System Board Validation Testing
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Platform Validation Testing
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Mechanical Validation Testing
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Module Functional Testing
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System Integration Testing
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Performance Testing
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Desktop Certifications
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Tested Configurations
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Hours of Testing
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Observations during Testing
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On-going Qualifications
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For More Information
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