User guide

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