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, when combined with initial hardware verification by Micro-Scope (Micro 2000’s bench diagnostic), reduces the number of returned systems dramatically.

Configurable Automation with Easy Setup—Burn-In can be configured with a variety of options. The technician can make numerous setting choices including which diagnostics to run, where to send the log file, and the duration of the procedure. 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-configuring the testing.

Features

OPERATING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT—Micro 2000, Inc.'s proprietary bootable operating system is written in assembly language and specifically designed for hardware 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 many 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, when combined with initial hardware verification by Micro-Scope (Micro 2000’s bench diagnostic), reduces the number of returned systems dramatically.

CONFIGURABLE AUTOMATION WITH EASY SETUP—Burn-In can be configured with a variety of options. The technician can make numerous setting choices including which diagnostics to run, where to send the log file, and the duration of the procedure. 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-configuring the testing.

DETAILED SYSTEM LOGS— Upon completion of the testing phase of the program, a complete system log will be written to a predetermined destination. This could be a floppy drive, hard drive (if Burn-In is run from DOS) or a network drive (if the Network drivers are loaded). The log file is written after each pass so that in the event of a power failure, a record of the testing will still be available. In addition to listing test results, the log also contained a detailed list of the system hardware including information on the system board, CPU, memory, video, and all drives.

TEST WITHOUT KEYBOARD OR MOUSE— With Burn-In the UUT (Unit Under Test) can be tested without monitor or keyboard. This is especially helpful when large quantities of machines are being tested simultaneously.

OPTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING LOOPBACK— The optional DML plug is attached to the system’s parallel port and allows the test operator to monitor the progress of the testing via LEDs on the DML plug.

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, and SMC.
• 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 limitations, and all video memory without size limitations. Video RAMDAC (if supported by the video card), screen focus testing and extended VESA testing on newer video cards.
• UNLIMITED MEMORY TESTING—Extensive testing of RAM including SDRAM, Rambus and DDR, with no upper limit on size. 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 tests for internal and external cache. Improved testing of proprietary IBM, Dell and Compaq RAM.
• BASE MEMORY TEST—Prior to loading the entire diagnostic, test for errors in the lower 64K which would prevent other diagnostics and operating systems from loading.
• HARD DISK TESTING—Performs Read, Write, and Butterfly Seek 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, format, safe write, and butterfly seek tests. Tests all media formats up to 2.88mb and includes a user-defined option for higher media formats.
• SERIAL & 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—Read and Seek tests of CD-ROM, CD-ROMs in DVD drives, and CD-R drives. SoundBlaster compatibles and Adlib tests.
• SCSI TESTING—SCSI Testing includes the Read, Write, and Seek features SCSI drives.
• IDE DRIVE TESTING—Tests Read and Seek functions of removable drives including LS-120, Iomega ZIP, and IDE CD-ROM drives. IDE CD-ROM drives can even be tested without drivers.