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:a. Set up the Test Station | :a. Set up the Test Station | ||
− | + | :*The components for the station are stored in the bottom three drawers of the grey cabinet, next to the HD test racks, and consist of: | |
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:::A motherboard platform identical to those located at the Motherboard Testing, Video Card Testing, and Network Device and External HD Testing stations. | :::A motherboard platform identical to those located at the Motherboard Testing, Video Card Testing, and Network Device and External HD Testing stations. | ||
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::*Assemble the platform with the appropriate motherboard and connect the components '''(be sure to plug in the power supply)'''. | ::*Assemble the platform with the appropriate motherboard and connect the components '''(be sure to plug in the power supply)'''. | ||
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− | : | + | :b. Unlatch or otherwise remove the Heat sink/fan assembly from the socket and apply a '''very small''' amount of thermal paste to the area that will cover the die on the processor. Smear the paste around to create a thin film. You will need to repeat this from time to time during the testing process. |
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− | : | + | :c. On the socket 775 board, it will be necessary to remove the '''Socket Protector'''. |
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− | : | + | :d. Select a processor from the Pre-test Storage tray and insert it into the socket. |
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:::There will be various visual cues to enable proper alignment that are specific to each manufacturer and socket type. | :::There will be various visual cues to enable proper alignment that are specific to each manufacturer and socket type. | ||
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:::*'''If any resistance is encountered''', a further inspection of the processor should be made to determine whether or not there are any bent pins. Correct as necessary (or possible). | :::*'''If any resistance is encountered''', a further inspection of the processor should be made to determine whether or not there are any bent pins. Correct as necessary (or possible). | ||
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− | : | + | :e. With your left hand, place the Heat sink/fan assembly onto the processor and align it so that it sits evenly. Apply gentle but firm pressure and maintain until the test is complete. |
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− | : | + | :f. With your right hand, turn on the power switch (make sure the power switch on the power supply is turned on as well). |
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− | : | + | :g. Observe the LCD monitor. |
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::::If the small green LED stops blinking and remains steady, this is a good sign. The monitor should soon display a logo screen or a POST screen (if necessary take the necessary steps to get to the POST screen). These screens will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. This is what you are looking for. This is the indication that the CPU is receiving, processing, and retransmitting data to and from the system. '''The CPU has passed'''. | ::::If the small green LED stops blinking and remains steady, this is a good sign. The monitor should soon display a logo screen or a POST screen (if necessary take the necessary steps to get to the POST screen). These screens will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. This is what you are looking for. This is the indication that the CPU is receiving, processing, and retransmitting data to and from the system. '''The CPU has passed'''. | ||
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:::::Once you have established confidence in your results, you may proceed without repeating the above steps until another suspected anomaly occurs. | :::::Once you have established confidence in your results, you may proceed without repeating the above steps until another suspected anomaly occurs. | ||
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− | : | + | :h. When success or failure have been determined, turn off the power to the motherboard, either at the onboard switch or the power supply, and remove the CPU from the socket. |
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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. |
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− | : | + | :j. If the test was a failure, place the CPU in the "Bad CPUs" bin for recycling. |
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− | : | + | :k. Repeat these steps until the test run is complete. |
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− | : | + | :l. Dismantle the test station and return the components to the storage cabinet. |
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| '''Sorting & Routing''' ||After the testing process has been completed, sort and route the tested CPUs as follows: | | '''Sorting & Routing''' ||After the testing process has been completed, sort and route the tested CPUs as follows: |
Revision as of 12:27, 12 November 2010
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.
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