Stress Test
The Stress Test was designed to evaluate
a PC’s stability under an extremely stringent test environment.
The test
modules can be scripted to run over pre-defined loops in Sequential
Mode or Concurrent Mode.
Clicking on the Run button starts the
test. Clicking on the Stop button stops the test. Double-clicking on a
test module name enables or disables it.
The
Stress Test Window:
The Stress Test will run all enabled modules "sequentially" if
the Run Concurrently check box is NOT checked. The Stress Test
will
run all enabled modules "concurrently" if the Run
Concurrently check box IS checked.
In either case, the Stress Test
will stop on errors if the Stop on Errors check box is checked.
The Number of Tests box indicates the desired number of test
cycles (enter 0 for the maximum number allowed). Each module, except
for the DOS Test, outputs detailed test results at the end of each
test cycle.
Clicking on the View Log button
displays the last test results. Checking the Stop on Errors check
will stop the test session if an error occurs. The Total Elapsed
Time is
also reported and can be used as a performance index.
When testing is in progress, the
current Test Cycle Number is displayed on the title bar.
Clicking on the Stop button at any time stops the test session.
Test Status
The test status for each test module
will change to reflect the test progress or result.
- Running:
Indicates the test is running.
- PASSED:
Indicates the test has finished with no error found.
- FAILED:
Indicates the test has failed. The "count #" means error
counts if non-stop option is enabled.
- Disabled:
Indicates the test is not selected.
- Aborted:
Indicates the test has been stopped by the user's interruption or
errors caused by other test modules.
Notes:
The Concurrent Mode test is a very stringent, timing-sensitive test that
places heavy resource demands on the system by running all test
modules under a parallel multi-tasking environment. A minimum of 256MB
of free hard disk space for Windows 9x, or a minimum of 256MB of free
virtual memory size for Windows NT, 2000 or XP, and an 800x600 display
in 256 color mode, are recommended.
- Some VGA graphics and MPEG drivers
may fail under this heavy multi-tasking environment, but function
properly in normal use. If a problem occurs on the MPEG test, try
using the Microsoft ActiveMovie or Direct Show MPEG driver or
disable the MPEG test.
- Some VGA graphics drivers may have a
system resources leak problem under repetitive test conditions and
lock up the Stress Test. In this case, try disabling the Direct3D,
DirectDraw and video tests.
- The Modem and I/O Port tests should
be disabled when running in Concurrent Mode due to the fact that
both tests are highly timing-sensitive.
- The Audio CD Test and the CD-ROM
Test cannot be run concurrently.
Passing an overnight Stress Test with no errors
reported would indicate that a PC is in very stable condition. Running
the Stress Test periodically
on your PC would ensure that system components operate properly and
prevents adverse situations from occurring, such as system crashes
and/or data loss.
So whenever you have doubts about
your system's reliability, or whenever you buy, build or repair a PC, you can
use BCM Diagnostics Pro, both Windows and DOS versions,
to perform a rigorous physical examination on your PC and
understand its stability and capability. Distributed via
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