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*'''To differentiate among the AMD socket 754, 939, and AM2 see below: | *'''To differentiate among the AMD socket 754, 939, and AM2 see below: | ||
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'''2. Obvious Physical Damage''' | '''2. Obvious Physical Damage''' | ||
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:This step of evaluation is primarily to determine whether there is an inordinate amount of damage occurring prior to their arrival in Advanced Testing so that the sources can be advised and corrective steps taken. | :This step of evaluation is primarily to determine whether there is an inordinate amount of damage occurring prior to their arrival in Advanced Testing so that the sources can be advised and corrective steps taken. | ||
− | * Very rarely an LGA (Land Grid Array) processor (currently this applies '''only to Intel socket 775''') may have a deep scratch across one or more of the gold contacts on the face. This is the equivalent of a '''broken pin''' on a PGA processor and cannot be repaired - '''Automatic Recycle'''. | + | * Very rarely an LGA (Land Grid Array) processor (currently this applies '''only to Intel socket 775''') may have a '''deep scratch''' across one or more of the gold contacts on the face. This is the equivalent of a '''broken pin''' on a PGA processor and cannot be repaired - '''Automatic Recycle'''. |
* Very, very rarely ... there will be '''signs of scorching'''; indicating that a major thermal event has taken place sometime during the life of the processor. Again, this is not necessarily a sure indicator that the processor should be recycled unless the damage is obviously severe (melted metal, etc.). This is a judgment call that experience will teach - '''Retain in Pre-test Storage'''. | * Very, very rarely ... there will be '''signs of scorching'''; indicating that a major thermal event has taken place sometime during the life of the processor. Again, this is not necessarily a sure indicator that the processor should be recycled unless the damage is obviously severe (melted metal, etc.). This is a judgment call that experience will teach - '''Retain in Pre-test Storage'''. | ||
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:e. Replace the processor in the tray and repeat until all of the processors have been cleaned. | :e. Replace the processor in the tray and repeat until all of the processors have been cleaned. | ||
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'''2. Evaluate -''' Evaluate the prepared processors as follows: | '''2. Evaluate -''' Evaluate the prepared processors as follows: | ||
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− | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency | + | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency (see notes) greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz - '''Retain for Testing'''. |
− | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency | + | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency(see notes) less than 2.4 GHz - '''Automatic Recycle'''. |
::Celeron or Celeron D - '''Automatic Recycle'''. | ::Celeron or Celeron D - '''Automatic Recycle'''. | ||
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:*'''Intel socket 775 -''' | :*'''Intel socket 775 -''' | ||
− | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency* | + | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency* greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz - '''Retain for Testing'''. |
− | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency* | + | ::Pentium 4 with a Frequency* less than 2.4 GHz - '''Automatic Recycle'''. |
::Celeron and Celeron D - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ::Celeron and Celeron D - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ||
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::Opteron - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ::Opteron - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ||
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:i. If the test was successful, label, as shown below, and place in tray to be sorted and either stored or passed along to Online Sales. | :i. If the test was successful, label, as shown below, and place in tray to be sorted and either stored or passed along to Online Sales. | ||
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:j. If the test was a failure, place the CPU in the "Bad CPUs" bin for recycling. | :j. If the test was a failure, place the CPU in the "Bad CPUs" bin for recycling. | ||
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*Retain the remainder in TARDIS for use by Build, sales in the Thrift Store, and accumulation toward Online Sales. | *Retain the remainder in TARDIS for use by Build, sales in the Thrift Store, and accumulation toward Online Sales. | ||
− | + | '''CONGRATULATIONS ... YOU'RE DONE!!! ... NOW GO WASH YOUR HANDS!!! | |
[[Image:Example.jpg]] | [[Image:Example.jpg]] | ||
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+ | '''Frequency, L2 Cache, and FSB''' are categories used to determine the capabilities of a processor. | ||
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+ | :*Frequency refers to the rate at which the CPU processes data e.g., 3.0 GHz. (Gigahertz). | ||
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+ | :*L2 Cache refers to the capacity of a designated portion of the CPU architecture to store short term instructions. | ||
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+ | :*FSB (Front Side Bus) refers to the rate at which the CPU transfers data between itself and the 'North bridge'. | ||
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+ | *These terms are relevant here '''only for evaluation, labeling, sorting, and routing purposes'''. They each have very involved technical definitions and meanings that are far too involved to go into here. For more information, please ask and instructor, an experienced volunteer, or consult online sources such as Wikipedia. | ||
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+ | *The specific information in these categories pertaining to an individual CPU can be obtained as follows: | ||
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+ | :'''Intel socket 478s and 775s -''' The information is engraved on the die of the processor directly below the processor type. It will be listed in the form Frequency/L2 Cache/FSB. | ||
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+ | :'''AMD socket 754s, 939s, AM2s, etc. -''' The information will be located in "The Book of CPUs", and found by referencing model number '''and''' part number. Ask an instructor or experienced volunteer to assist you. |
Latest revision as of 14:45, 12 January 2011
CPU (Processor) Testing
SVANDUSEN 19:13, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
CPUs are the "brains of the computer system. This is where all of the information and instructions are gathered from, processed, and redistributed to the other components of the system. The following will be a description of a VERY RUDIMENTARY TEST to determine the viability of a CPU to function in a system. In actuality, there are a multitude of details and issues involved that would take far more space to cover and time to perform than is practical in these circumstances. This is a very basic overview of the essentials that are necessary to get through the process. For more information please consult other experienced volunteers, instructors, or research such sources as Wikipedia or forums on Google.
Notes: Frequency, L2 Cache, and FSB are categories used to determine the capabilities of a processor.
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