Method and apparatus for testing device bus resource resolution

Details Method and apparatus for testing device bus resource resolution Method and apparatus for testing device bus resource resolution

1995-08-04

1998-03-24

Voeltz, Emanuel T.

39518509, G06F 1122

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057322201

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for testing device conflict and bus resolution are disclosed. The device conflict and bus resolution is for a data processing system that uses customized device data definitions for configuration. To perform the testing for device conflict and bus resolution, the system first repopulates a device data information database found within the data processing system with customized configuration data for a predetermined system configuration to be tested. Next, the system performs a bus resolve resolution function that highlights any errors, device conflicts, or bus conflicts. Next, the system evaluates the results from the bus resolution resolve resolution function for evaluation by the tester. Before performing the repopulating function, the system removes any previously programmed customized definitions for a particular system configuration in order that a fair evaluation of the new configuration may be performed. This repopulation option begins by parsing a test control file within the data processing system for new customized definitions and then inserting a new set of customized definitions within the device database. During the evaluation, the system determines whether any error return codes have been indicated during the resolve function. Further, the evaluation function also tests for any undetected conflicts within the new customized configuration data and determines if any proper devices had been configured during the resolve function.

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