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II. Choose any hardware diagnostic tool to perform a test on hardware peripherals on completion of installation. (5)
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1. Tool chosen: PassMark BurnInTest — a comprehensive hardware diagnostic utility that exercises and stresses peripherals (CPU, RAM, disks, GPU/display, network, audio, USB, optical drives, printers).
2. Why: It runs targeted and simultaneous tests across multiple peripherals after OS/install, logs errors and performance, and gives an overall pass/fail — ideal for post‑installation verification.
3. How to run (steps):
- Download and install BurnInTest and run it as Administrator.
- In the test selection screen tick the peripherals to test (CPU, Memory, Disk, GPU/3D, Network, Audio, USB, Printer, etc.).
- Configure test duration and severity (e.g., 30–60 minutes for acceptance testing) and any specific test parameters (disk files, network target).
- Click Start to begin. Monitor the real‑time graphs, sensor readings and status indicators while tests run.
- When finished, review the test log and the failures summary and save/export the report.
4. What to check in results:
- Pass/fail status and error counts for each device category.
- Disk SMART errors or read/write failures.
- Memory errors (bit flips) reported by the memory test.
- GPU artifacts/crashes or 3D test failures.
- Network throughput or packet loss issues.
- Audio playback/capture test success and printer job completion.
- Temperature/sensor warnings indicating overheating.
5. Next steps on failures:
- Update or reinstall drivers, reseat cables/cards, check power connections.
- Re-run tests to confirm.
- If persistent, isolate the faulty peripheral (swap known‑good components) and escalate to vendor/RMA if hardware is defective.
(If you prefer a free/single‑purpose alternative: MemTest86 for RAM, CrystalDiskInfo or SMART tests for disks, Windows Device Manager + built‑in diagnostics for simpler checks.)
1. Tool chosen: PassMark BurnInTest — a comprehensive hardware diagnostic utility that exercises and stresses peripherals (CPU, RAM, disks, GPU/display, network, audio, USB, optical drives, printers).
2. Why: It runs targeted and simultaneous tests across multiple peripherals after OS/install, logs errors and performance, and gives an overall pass/fail — ideal for post‑installation verification.
3. How to run (steps):
- Download and install BurnInTest and run it as Administrator.
- In the test selection screen tick the peripherals to test (CPU, Memory, Disk, GPU/3D, Network, Audio, USB, Printer, etc.).
- Configure test duration and severity (e.g., 30–60 minutes for acceptance testing) and any specific test parameters (disk files, network target).
- Click Start to begin. Monitor the real‑time graphs, sensor readings and status indicators while tests run.
- When finished, review the test log and the failures summary and save/export the report.
4. What to check in results:
- Pass/fail status and error counts for each device category.
- Disk SMART errors or read/write failures.
- Memory errors (bit flips) reported by the memory test.
- GPU artifacts/crashes or 3D test failures.
- Network throughput or packet loss issues.
- Audio playback/capture test success and printer job completion.
- Temperature/sensor warnings indicating overheating.
5. Next steps on failures:
- Update or reinstall drivers, reseat cables/cards, check power connections.
- Re-run tests to confirm.
- If persistent, isolate the faulty peripheral (swap known‑good components) and escalate to vendor/RMA if hardware is defective.
(If you prefer a free/single‑purpose alternative: MemTest86 for RAM, CrystalDiskInfo or SMART tests for disks, Windows Device Manager + built‑in diagnostics for simpler checks.)
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