Key Functions | Test | Expected Result | Result |
CPU | Interpret distribute information from the computer | Attempt to boot machine with the CPU installed | Computer to POST with no warning codes | Pass |
SATA/SAS Ports | Allow drives to be connected and read by the system | Connect drive to each available port | Drive is recognized by the system | Pass |
RAID card functionality | Allows for multiple drives to be linked together | A two drive RAID 0 is created | Both drives are recognized and the data is showing on both | Pass |
Ethernet Ports | Allow for the system to be attached to a network | Windows 10 is installed and all ports are checked | Network is visible on all ports as they are tested | Pass |
Motherboard | Provide power, data transfer, and user interface abilities with the computer | Check CPU for damage | No damage is found | Pass | | Inspect RAM slots for damage | No damage is found | Pass |
| Test available RAM slots | All RAM slots show RAM in BIOS | Pass |
| Verify image is produced from board | BIOS screen is visible | Pass |
| Boot board to BIOS | BIOS is shown without errors | Pass |
| Check to make sure that board is not BIOS locked | BIOS is accessible | Pass |
| Verify function of I/O ports | All ports are functioning | Pass |
| Visually inspect for physical damage | No physical damage | Pass |
| Visually inspect for bulging, damaged, or missing capacitors | All capacitors are in proper condition with none bulging or damaged | Pass |
RAM | Temporarily store information from the computer | Attempt to boot machine with the RAM installed | Computer to POST with no warning codes | Pass |