Specifications

Complete automated PC diagnostics designed to improve quality control and reduce the amount of returned, defective computers.

Operating System Independent - Micro 2000, Inc.'s proprietary bootable operating system is written in 'C' and assembly language and is based on FreeDOS and customized specifically for our diagnostics. This allows for direct access to the hardware and entirely bypasses the DOS, Windows and UNIX translations and the inaccuracies common to all O/S-dependent diagnostics.

Proven Way to Increase Quality Control - Computer repair facilities report that as much as 40% of the new or repaired systems are returned with similar or additional problems. This is primarily due to the fact that many times, a system has more than one problem or the problem was not correctly identified. Micro 2000's Burn-In reduces the number of returned systems dramatically.

Configurable Automation with Easy Setup - The diskette contains a separate utility program for selecting the tests and testing order. This utility program, called Setup Burn-in (SetupBI) is used for test selection and program configuration and control. It combines the 'Easy Setup' and 'File Control' into one easy to use program. The test duration, file locations and program configuration are all configured with SetupBI. File locations can utilize mapped network drive to load pre-configured tests and as a storage area for test report logs. Once set, the program defaults to that setting every time it is run. The settings can easily be changed to allow for maximum customization. If tests are selected for hardware that is not present in the system, then those tests will not be performed. This allows the default suite of tests to be run on many different hardware configurations without the need for script files or re-configuration for testing.

Detailed System Logs - Upon completion of the testing phase of the program, a complete system log will be written to the drive and directory that is configured in the SetupBI utility. The log file is written after each test so that in the event of a power failure, a record of the testing will still be available. In addition to listing the test results, the log also contains a detailed list of the system hardware including information on the system board, CPU, memory, video and all drives.

Monitor and Keyboard not needed - Burn-in can run without the need for a keyboard and/or monitor attached to the UUT (Unit Under Test). With the Burn-in optional Diagnostic Monitoring Loopback (DML) connected to the UUT's Parallel Port, the test operator can monitor the progress of the testing via LEDs on the DML. This allows for less required hardware connected to the UUT to successfully run Burn-in.

Contains all accurate diagnostics From Micro-Scope:

USB Identification & Testing - Identifies the USB host controller (both Universal and Open Host) and tests the host controller's functionality. NEW! Now identifies USB 2.0 also.

LAN Card Testing - Tests LAN cards with chipsets from Intel, 3Com, RealTek, National, SMC, D-Link, VIA and Netgear.

System Board Tests - 100% accurate testing of the CPU, NPU, 16 IRQ channels, 8 DMA channels, Real Time Clock, Keyboard controller, Clock Timer Chip, PS/2 Mouse controller and speaker.

Video Testing - Accurately tests video adapter to the extent of the capabilities of the card regardless of monitor limitation, and all video memory without size limitations. Video RAMDAC (if supported by the video card) and extended VESA testing on newer video cards.

Extended Memory Testing - Extensive testing of RAM including SDRAM, Rambus, DDR and DDR2. Tests include Pseudo-Random, Xor'ed Address, Bit Test, Proximity and Pattern Test to find even obscure problems such as physically mis-linked cells and refresh issues. Special routines ensure the problem lies in RAM and not in the cache, with separate test for internal and external cache. NEW! Improved testing of proprietary IBM, Dell and Compaq RAM.

Base Memory Test - Prior to loading the entire diagnostic, test for errors in the lower 640K, which would prevent other diagnostics and operating systems from loading.

Hard Disk Testing - Performs Read, Write, Safe Write, Butterfly Seek and Low Level Format tests on any fixed disk, including drives over 65,535 cylinders.

Floppy Disk Testing - Accurately tests any portion of a floppy drive, including Read, Write, Safe Write and Butterfly Seek tests. Tests all media formats up to 2.88mb.

Serial and Parallel Port Testing - The most extensive and accurate testing available for all ports, far beyond DOS and Windows-based diagnostics. Test connectors (with loopbacks), FIFO and UART capabilities and detect true interrupt and port assignments regardless of how the port is believed to be configured.

Multimedia Testing - SoundBlaster, Ad-lib and AC'97 sound card tests.

SCSI Testing - Performs Read, Write and Seek tests on any SCSI drive, when ASPI drivers are loaded.

IDE Drive Testing - Tests Read, Seek and Write functions of IDE drives including Parallel and Serial ATA drives without the need for drivers. CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, all removable media drives and hard disk drives.