System for burning in and diagnostically testing a computer

Details System for burning in and diagnostically testing a computer System for burning in and diagnostically testing a computer

1996-12-23

1999-03-02

Elmore, Reba I.

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364185, 364186, 39518208, 39518212, 39518306, 39518307, G05B 902

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058779566

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for burning in a computer having a parallel port, includes a diagnostic program, stored in an internal memory of the computer, for running diagnostic tests on at least one component of the computer. The apparatus also includes a power cycling circuit, coupled to the parallel port of the computer, for receiving a power-off signal from the computer, for turning power off to the computer in response to the power-off signal and for automatically turning power back on to the computer after a specified period of time has elapsed.

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