PC Builder
Why the biggest and busiest computer assemblers
and service departments have relied on PC Builder to provide
savings in time, effort, and testing efficiency
Successful manufacturers, servicers, and
refurbishers alike share a common goal; to
deliver quality PCs to customers. They also
share the issue of diagnostic coverage.
Many have learned through experience the
dramatic difference between diagnostic
testing verses no diagnostic testing. All of
them have found that testing up front saves
time and money.
High performance suppliers know that if you
execute a diagnostic phase you find more
problems earlier in the process and fewer
toward the end.
Many operations have found that reliance
on assembly verification, visual inspection,
or other, leads to fewer defects found early
in the process while more defective units
move along the line before they are
discovered. Problems really start to show
up after you have invested time in loading
the operation system. By using a pre-test,
run-in, and final test approach, the majority
of issues are found much earlier in the
process with far fewer issues found toward
the end of the process.
Unfortunately, diagnostic implementation is
not the only issue facing manufacturers,
servicers, and refurbishers. There are
several other equally important issues to
face
Human Error- and how human errors
compound as throughput increases
Scalability- the in-ability to expand quickly
to support higher volumes
Maintenance- the difficulty in keeping your
existing system up to date
Process Data- the difficulty of collection
and viewing process data
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Failures in the Field- when the unit fails in
the hands of your customers
Manual Processes and Human Errors
Do you see assembly errors on a regular
basis? Do these increase when production
increases?
Do you see manual errors with operators
launching scripts or when deploying
images?
The fact is human error goes up when the
pressure goes up.
This issue really hinders the ability to flex
volume requirements up- like going from
50k to 100k or 500k to 1Mil in one years
time.
Automation is Key
PC Builder allows you to modify and re-
deploy tests on the fly- if a unit on your
floor starts any time after you have
deployed an update then it will have the
latest updated tests.
PC Builders scripting functionally can be
used to control 3rd party imaging software
and bios flashing routines
Testing scripts are fully customizable
per part and per test phase.
PC Builder test scripts are fully
customizable with variable coverage and
duration parameters.
Choose a common test script for any parts
class and/or set each part with a unique
test.
Select multiple test scripts per part and run
them selectively per test phase.
You can optimize for quick rack testing,
medium duration testing, extended burn-in
testing, or all of the above.
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Maximize profitability on operating
system licenses.
PC Builder includes built-in mechanisms
for assigning the right motherboard tool
and the correct operating system license
key directly to a PCs ACPI table.
Operating system licenses and license
processes are tracked through the PC
Builder database automatically updating
unit build report tables for full licence
process compliancy. Get the maximum
return from operating system license
agreements.
Designated tests are automatically
run when part detection occurs.
One benefit of using PC Builder is
automation of the latest Eurosoft
diagnostic modules that are compatible
with Microsoft Windows Vista, XP
SP2, Preinstallation Environment (PE),
Windows 7, Windows 8, Server 2003, and
Server 2008 R2 all in 32bit and 64bit.
Operators are not required to make any
testing decisions...simply boot the UUT
(Unit Under Test) and PC Builder does
the rest.
Scalability & Maintenance
Is it time and labour intensive to create
new image deployments? New test
scripts?
Are you maintaining a configuration
verification system? Is it difficult and time
consuming to test and maintain? Is your
existing system difficult to update and
distribute?
Are unit/refurbishment backlogs piling up?

Photo courtesy of Grundig
The solution to the scalability and
maintenance issue is a distributable
system
A system that automatically checks the
build configuration of PCs
With PC Builder, updates are pushed
across your network to your operations.
PC Builder is flexible and can handle
massive throughput
PC Builder includes an automatic
configuration check
Stop buying, using, and maintaining
CDs to boot your UUTs.
PC Builder leverages the use of
Microsoft WDS (Windows Deployment
Services), allowing you to use a PXE
network boot image for instant deployment
and turnaround of factory images.
Save money by eliminating the need to buy
media for UUT booting. Save time formerly
spent creating, duplicating, and distributing
UUT booting media.
Process Data
The problem is that if you have several
different diagnostics, all outputting different
output formats, or you have disconnected
sources such as local drives and USB
thumb drives as targets for your test
outputs, then it becomes difficult and time
consuming to bring all the data together
into one space where it can be viewed
easily. Often times, this is a manual
process, subject to human error and
throughput issues. Mfg. specific tests,
packages that only address a single or a
few areas such as memory or hard drives,
or worse, unsupported free-ware; the result
is no consolidated record.in many cases,
the only thing you know for sure about what
happened to a unit is that something went
wrong.
Photo courtesy of FlexLink
The solutions to the process data issue
is a system that provides
A consistent diagnostic package that
covers all major areas of PC testing
Test results which are captured centrally
Reporting and analysis tools to work with
the data
With PC Builder, all test outputs are
standardizedand automatically collected
into the PC Builder database
PC Builder Analytics is ideal for analysing
unit data for tracking refurbishment
history. Verify the presence of nearly any
component
Leverage Microsoft SQL Reporting
Services for additional reporting support
Can be configured to accept output Bill of
Materials from existing shop floor control
systems.
Take full advantage of real-time
process monitoring.
Through PC Builder Analytics
Engineers, Managers, and Operators can
track which units are in process. Also
track data on any unit, including: process
status, current test, complete system
configuration information, complete
pass/fail data, and cycle time.
Analyse trends in your operation and
allocate resources accordingly. Easily and
intelligently retrieve and drill down
historical system data with PC Builder
Analytics. Managers and Engineers can
track systems by serial number, time
started, time completed, date, part
number, and more.
Too Many Failures
Are too many machines coming back only
to have no defect found?
Is stock backing up on the floor because
the throughput is too high and the process
is too slow or you have too few resources?
Since component reliability is the main
reason for PC returns, being able to filter
out bad components is a vital capability to
have in order to improve reliability and
save money on returns.
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Photo courtesy of Grundig
The solution to excessive failures is a
system that
Catches production line failures before
they go into the field
Reduces NDF issues with automatic
testing
Allows you to quickly determine if parts
are good for reuse in production or
refurbishing before they become stock
backlog
Is quick and flexible allowing you to
clear the floor of stock bound for
refurbishing faster
Streamlines your warranty claims
process
PC Builder lets you test components
automatically - Test scripts can be
assigned to specific components and can
be customized to operate differently for
each phase of your process
OEMs, refurbishers, and contract
manufacturers use PC Builder to
balance production workloads when
assembling configure-to-order
systems
Vendor management includes
hardware reliability, warranty validation,
cost control, and spot market component
purchases
QA process and production
management
End-to-end PC lifecycle management
Built on the long standing Eurosoft
diagnostic suite containing the
most comprehensive industry
leading diagnostic
solutions...QA+Win lets you
Identify hardware faults from software
issues...before you ship
Validate PCs at any lifecycle point
Increase your profits by reducing
system repairs and returns
Decrease your support costs with the
support bundling license
See immediate ROI
 PC Builder Package
PC Builder Studio
PC Builder Studio PC Builder Studio lets you customize all aspects of your PC test
PC Builder Analytics and load process. Configure command scripts for 3rd party
PC Builder Client imaging software, customize test scripts by part and test phase,
PC Builder Monitor create or import new parts, completely configure deployments for
PC Builder Quick Reports on-the-fly floor updates.
Eurosoft Windows Diagnostics
PC Builder Database
Comprehensive PDF manuals
PC Builder Client
PC Builder Client runs on your Units Under Test, executes all
PC Builder Installation
process steps, test scripts, command scripts, processes all
Free Technical Support
inputs/outputs including Bill of Materials, component files,
Partnership with Eurosoft- We
diagnostic modules, get input from user scan for variables such
will assist with training needs and
as serial number and model number (can be set to obtain
implementation options.
information automatically from system information), and
output results. Intuitive status bar displays real-time
testing status. Pass and Fail result screens prominently display process-end status.
Automatically print labels, pass, fail, and custom reports upon test completion. Prompt for
inspection information including scratched cases and missing manuals. PC Builder Client is available in 32bit and
64bit versions.

PC Builder Analytics
PC Builder Analytics lets you perform custom data mining on all process data. PC Builder
automatically saves all process data and testing results for each unit processed in a central database.
PC Builder Analytics provides a powerful data analytics tool for analysing your process data. Generate
system analysis charts based on location, pass, fail, yield, and more. View paretos by components,
tests, locations, and more. Track and analyse individual unit history- great for tracking system
refurbishment history and quickly identifying defective units in your supply chain.

PC Builder Monitor
PC Builder Monitor is a process status display application that shows the testing, pass, or
failure status of units under test. Monitor is fully configurable; deploy as many Monitor
stations as needed.

PC Builder Quick Reports

PC Builder Quick Reports is a simple report generating application typically used on
manufacturing lines to print or re-print unit reports

Eurosoft Windows Features that provide the benefit of ROI

Diagnostics
Eurosoft Windows Diagnostics offer a
complete range of coverage for fully
loaded Windows machines including
diagnostic for the latest peripherals.

See the complete matrix of diagnostic

modules available below.
 Diagnostic coverage for all major hardware groups in Microsoft Windows and
Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE). *

Audio Connection Core Instruction Set Quick Linear Read

Loop-back Count Floating Point Instruction Set Pseudo Random Data Random Read
Advanced Quality MMX Instruction Set Walking Bit Left
Quick Microphone SSE Instruction Set Walking Bit Right
System Temperature
Quick System Sound SSE2 Instruction Set Inverse Walking Bit Left
CPU Temperature
SSE3 Instruction Set Inverse Walking Bit Right
CPU Core Temperatures
SSE 4.1 Instruction Set Chequerboard
S.M.A.R.T. Status CPU Fan
SSE 4.2 Instruction Set Bit Stuck High
Imminent Failure System Fan
SSE 4A Instruction Set Bit Stuck Low
Butterfly Seek +12 Volts Rail
Multiple Threads Pseudo Random Address
Random Read -12 Volts Rail
Multiple Cores Micro-topology
Linear Read +5 Volts Rail
Multiple Processors Test Greater than 4GB
-5 Volts Rail
+3.3 Volts Rail
Capture Driver
Keyboard Northbridge -3.3 Volts Rail
Composite Capture Driver
Keyboard LED Southbridge
S Video Capture Driver
Quick Mouse CMOS Clock
TV Capture Driver Configuration Registers
Mouse Button CMOS Checksum
RGB Capture Driver Quick Loop-back
Movement CMOS Battery
Capture Baud Rates
Quick Keyboard
Composite Capture Sustained Loop Back
S-Video Capture Red Purity Priority Transmit
TV Capture Data Port Green Purity
RGB Capture External Loop-back Blue Purity
Mesh Linear Read
Inverse Mesh Random Read
System Stress Linear Read
White MEME S.M.A.R.T. Status
Memory Green MEME Advanced S.M.A.R.T.
Optical
Processor IEEE1394 (Firewire) Tonality
Fixed Drives Grid
Detected Devices
Video Graphics Test LCD Dead Pixel
Voltage (External Diagnostic Device)
Sleep Test
Performance
Hibernate Test
Quick State Configuration
Advanced Rate Linear Memory Test
IP Connection
Micro-topology Memory
Linear Read Wireless Strength
Chaotic Memory Addressing
Random Read Get Passport Properties
Hardware Acceleration
Advanced Movement Create and Get Data
Butterfly Seek
Media Erase
Linear Read
Directory Write
Read Write Quick Grid
ISO Image Write OS and Program Information
Media Change Advanced Line
Media Eject
Write Protect Pointing Accuracy

* Tests that are highlighted in blue are not compatible with Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).

Supported Operating Systems Note: Hard drives up to 16 Exabyte

Windows XP SP3 The following test groups or tests require full Windows AMD, Intel and compatible
Windows Server 2003 environment. CPUs...both 32-bit and 64-bit.
Windows Vista Video
Test as much memory as
Biometric Devices Windows can recognize
Windows Server 2008 R2
Capture Card** (WinPE/Windows8.1 X86 up to
Windows 7 Network Interface tests for wireless network interfaces 64GB total, X64 up to 4TB
Windows 8 System Sleep Test total).
WinPE System Hibernate Test
Battery Voltage Test

**Generic Capture Driver Test available in Microsoft Windows Preinstallation

Environment (WinPE).
Available test accessories help you find cabling and configuration errors faster.
Extend and enhance your test procedures with Eurosoft's proven PC
Diagnostic Programs and unique test accessory hardware. Each
computer testing accessory is developed to work specifically with
Eurosoft's test programs providing you with independent and reliable
test results of peripheral ports and media devices.
Eurosoft PC Test Accessories include: USB Preferred Port Plugs,
Serial & Parallel Loop-back Plugs, Audio Test Cables, DVD Test
Discs, CDROM Test Discs and Status Indicator Boxes. Stand-
alone accessories include the Preferred POST Board PCI/ISA.
Eurosoft PC Test Accessories
PC Diagnostic Test Accessories complement and extend the
test and diagnostics provided by current software solutions
PC Diagnostic Test Accessories fully support the entire PC
diagnostic, test and assessment program
PC Diagnostic Test Accessories validate Serial, Parallel, Audio
and USB ports
PC Diagnostic Test Accessories confirm CD-ROM and DVD
Drive operations

PC Diagnostic Test Accessories compare BIOS/POST results

PC Diagnostic Test Accessories are designed to universally

support the Eurosoft diagnostic software for enhanced peripheral
testing

Need more test coverage?

Also consider adding Eurosoft Virtual Pc-Check Hardware Diagnostic Software as a bundling
option for testing outside the operating system in the field. Save money on support calls now.

Eurosoft Virtual Pc-Check

Provides thorough, discreet, accurate and swift reviews of hardware configurations and performance

Is designed so that PC users can run diagnostic tests independently and/or under the direction of
service and support centre-based technicians to critically and reliably test the condition of their PCs

Provides detailed and accurate results to enable service and support technicians to rapidly identify
errors and failures

Reduces the numbers of PCs returned to the service centre

Satisfies end-users by visually verifying the condition of their PC

Note: Virtual Pc-Check is not compatible with Windows 8 UEFI and Windows 7 UEFI systems.

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