Nettop Platform for 2008 System Design White Paper

System Testing
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6 System Testing
6.1 Validation
Validation of the platform includes component level validation, board level validation
and system level validation (in chassis). Extensive effort has been done by Intel on
the component and board level with focus on all sub systems. In chassis system
validation covers functional and EMI tests of integrated board, chassis, power supply,
and peripheral devices. This chapter describes what has been done at the board and
system level validation.
6.1.1 Board Level Validation
Board level validation covers the following categories.
6.1.1.1 Processor
• Validation with Intel
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Atom™ 230 processor that is soldered to the motherboard.
• BIOS Validation to ensure processor speed, microcode update, Processor ID, etc.
• Board level operating system stress, thermal stress, and EMI environmental
verification.
• Compatibility validation of the board with various target operating system and
application software.
6.1.1.2 Memory
DDR2 DIMM from various memory vendors have been validated on this platform at
the following transfer rate, capacity:
• Transfer Rate: 400 MHz and 533 MHz
• Capacity: 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB.
Memory clock accuracy, signal integrity of the data bus, memory supply regulated
voltage stability are the few areas that are validated.