November 2009

Table of Contents:

Introduction ....................................................................................... 1

Importance of Desktop Testing ............................................................. 2

Test Tool Development ........................................................................ 2

Hardware

Evaluation Test Development ....................................................... 2

Hardware and Software design evaluation tools.................................. 2

ETD ............................................................................................... 3

Software Image Development ................................................................... 3

Types of Testing ................................................................................. 3

System Board Validation Testing ............................................................... 3

Platform Validation Testing ....................................................................... 4

Mechanical Validation Testing .................................................................. 4

Module Functional Testing........................................................................ 5

System Integration Testing ........................................................................ 6

Performance Testing ................................................................................ 6

Desktop Certifications.............................................................................. 7

Tested Configurations ......................................................................... 7

Hours of Testing ................................................................................. 8

Observations during Testing ................................................................ 8

On-going Qualifications...................................................................... 8

For More Information.......................................................................... 9

Introduction

Testing is an important part of the value supplied by HP to our customers. Many companies can

assemble personal computers. HP has the engineering expertise and resources to perform the tens of

thousands of hours testing for every desktop platform we develop. This testing provides our customers

with peace of mind, knowing that hundreds of different tests have been performed to provide a stable

and reliable experience.

Compaq 8100 Quality Testing on HP Business PCs

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