Patent ID: 6985826
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: G01R,G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer system comprising: a first processor configured to cause an operating system to be booted; a test module; a component coupled to the test module; and a power supply coupled to the test module and the component; wherein the test module is configured to cause a first signal to be provided to the power supply to cause a first voltage to be provided to the component, wherein the test module is configured to cause a first test to be performed on the component subsequent to the first voltage being provided to the component and the operating system being booted, wherein the test module is configured to cause a second signal to be provided to the power supply to cause a second voltage to be provided to the component, and wherein the test module is configured to cause a second test to be performed on the component subsequent to the second voltage being provided to the component and the operating system being booted.