Test tab
The Test tab lists all available diagnostics. The lists have been tailored according to your system configuration. Individual test may be selected or desselected.
Tests have three modes:
●Quick — Test runs quickly while covering all hardware. Test parameters cannot be modified.
●Complete — Includes all available tests and may take a long time to complete. Test parameters cannot be modified.
●Custom — Includes all available tests and may take a long time to complete. Test parameters may be modified to fit specific needs. For advanced users only!
By default, the three test modes do not display prompts and require no interaction. Any errors are displayed when testing is complete.
However, for each test type, you may also optionally add interactive tests by clicking the Include interactive tests box under Test mode. Selecting interactive tests provides the maximum control over the testing process. The diagnostic software will prompt you for input during tests.
NOTE: Memory can not be tested from within the HP Vision Diagnostics application. To test the memory in your computer, exit HP Vision Diagnostic, boot to either the CD or USB flash drive and select HP Memory Test from the boot menu.
The Duration of Test options control the duration of the test sequence:
●Number of loops — Test runs specified number of times (default is 1).
●Total test time (hours:minutes) — Test runs for a specified amount of time; some tests might not run if the specified time is not long enough to run all tests.
●Stop at first error — Test stops as soon as one error is encountered.
Test Controls provide additional functions:
●Select All, Unselect All — Select/unselect all tests in test selection tree
●Expand, Collapse — Expand/collapse test selection tree
●Start Test — Starts executing selected tests and switches to the Status tab to display test execution and status
WARNING! Once started, do not reboot or power off your computer until all the tests have been completed.
To begin testing:
1.Select the Test tab.
2.Select the type of tests you want to run: Quick, Complete, or Custom.
3.Include optional interactive tests by selecting Include interactive tests.
4.Choose how you want the test to be executed, either Number of Loops or Total Test Time. When choosing to run the test over a specified number of loops, enter the number of loops to perform. If you want the diagnostic test for a specified time period, enter the amount of time in minutes.
