Compaq dc7700 Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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- Compaq dc7700 | 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 dc7700 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 2
, reliability, and 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 - Compaq dc7700 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 3
all 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 and Removable Storage interfaces - Network Interface Cards and - Compaq dc7700 | 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 dc7700 | 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 dc7700 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 6
of monitors by complying with video timing specifications for all supported resolutions and refresh rates. Additionally, commercial HP monitors are tested in combination with the HP graphics controller solutions to better ensure proper image display. • Network Interface Testing-This testing helps - Compaq dc7700 | 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 dc7700 | 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 dc7700 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 9
stop after a new 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 feedback. Additionally, test - Compaq dc7700 | Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs - Page 10
. Additional information can be obtained through the HP Web site at www.hp.com © 2004-2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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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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