Abstract: A system on a chip (SoC) device verification system comprises: an SoC device model including one or more IPs and a memory controller; an external IP verification model receiving an instruction from the SoC device model and verifying operation of the one or more IPs included in the SoC device model; and a bus select model selecting one of the external IP verification model and an external device in response to a memory control signal received from the memory controller of the SoC device model.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a characteristic relating to real-time network health are described. The method includes detecting a functionality attribute of a service application accessed with a server of the network. Networking devices of the network are interrogated in relation to an operational status thereof. The real-time network health characteristic is inferred from the functionality attribute and/or the operational status detected.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: A network failover apparatus and method for use in a client-server system. The method includes establishing at least a first and further path between a client and a server. The first path connects the server to the client through a first network and a first interface of the client and the further path connects the server to the client through a further network that is separate from the first network and a further interface of the client. The method also includes reaching the server through the first interface, detecting that the server is no longer reachable through the first interface, and identifying the first interface as failed. The method also includes reaching the server through the further interface after the first interface is identified as failed, testing the first interface to determine whether the server is reachable while the server is reachable through the further interface, and reestablishing a connection to the server through the first interface.

Abstract: Creation of port domains in a multi-chassis system. The multi-chassis system includes two or more chassis that each includes one or more blades. In one embodiment, a sync group of at least two chassis is created, typically by connecting the two or more chassis with an interconnection means such as a sync-cable. Then, two or more ports of the sync group are selected for inclusion in a port domain. The locations of the ports relative to each other is then determined. Finally, a port domain is generated based on the relative locations of the ports and port domain generation rules. If the ports are on separate chassis, then a global domain is generated if a predetermined number of global domains do not already exist and if the ports are on the same chassis, a local domain is generated regardless of the number of global domains.

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed herein to provide an improved approach to the loading of configuration data into configuration memory of programmable logic devices. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a method of configuring a programmable logic device includes reading a first bitstream from a first memory block of an external memory device. The first bitstream is checked for errors and a second bitstream is read from a second memory block of the external memory device if an error is detected. Configuration memory of the programmable logic device is programmed with configuration data provided in one of the first bitstream and the second bitstream.

Abstract: A radio frequency identifier (RFID) active/passive tag is provided to identify failed sub-CRU and location within a higher level CRU. When an error occurs on the base blade or within one of the sub-CRUs, the embedded processor writes failure information to the RFID. RFID tags may also contain data identifying the locations, of the sub-CRUs of the blade. Thus, when there is a failure, the RFID may report the failed component as well as the location of a failed sub-CRU. Sub-CRUs may also include an embedded processor and RFID tag. When a service action is initiated to repair or replace a blade, the RFID tag may be read by a RFID reader. The RFID reader device may then present failure information, including the identification of the failed sub-CRU and other associated information to the operator. The RFID reader device may also request associated information from a server computer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a debug device and method thereof and is applied to detect transmission on a bus in a computer system having a CPU, a north bridge chip and a south bridge chip. The debug device consists of a processing unit, a comparing unit and a recording unit. The processing unit receives a first address signal and a second address signal from the north bridge chip, and correspondingly transmits an index signal and a test data to the north bridge chip. The comparing unit compares the first and the second address signal to generate a comparing signal. And the recording unit records the first and the second address signal and the comparing signal. The north bridge chip connects to the south bridge chip via a bus, and the debug device also connects to the south bridge chip. Therefore the north bridge chip and the debug device transmit to both through the south chip.

Abstract: An error detection method for a computer system includes the steps of: enabling an error-detecting computer to communicate with a keyboard controller of a computer-under-test through a communication interface; enabling the error-detecting computer to issue an error detection command to the keyboard controller that causes the keyboard controller to issue a request command to the basic input/output system (BIOS) of the computer-under-test; enabling the BIOS, in response to the request command, to access the keyboard controller and determine hardware status information that is being requested from the error detection command, and subsequently, to obtain the hardware status information of the computer-under-test, and to transmit the hardware status information to the keyboard controller; and enabling the keyboard controller to transmit the hardware status information received thereby to the error-detecting computer through the communication interface.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: There is provided a test apparatus for testing a plurality of devices under test. The test apparatus includes a signal input section that applies a test signal to the devices under test so as to cause the devices under test to concurrently output response signals, a combining section that generates a single combination signal by using the response signals output from the devices under test, and a judging section that judges whether the devices under test operate normally with reference to the combination signal.

Abstract: A test apparatus for testing an information processing apparatus includes a control unit connected to the control signal line through the connector unit to receive command information from the processing unit to execute the program, and a switching unit connected to the control unit to connect the second communication signal line and the fourth communication signal line under the control of the control unit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a monitoring/diagnostic apparatus is provided, which is designed for use in a system for monitoring and diagnosing a plurality of object devices. The monitoring/diagnostic apparatus has an agent management module and a diagnostic module. The agent management module is configured to manage agents for collecting operation data of an object device. The diagnostic module uses the operation data collected, thereby to diagnose a problem in the objective device.

Abstract: A device testing system includes a detecting module, a data determining module, an address processing module, and a data obtaining module. The detecting module detects if the device testing system has been successfully connected with a device to be tested. The data determining module determines if the device testing system includes test data required by the device to be tested. The address processing module determines if an address list includes an address of the device to be tested. The data obtaining module obtains test data required by devices to be tested whose addresses are included in the address list from the remote server. A test data obtaining method of the device testing system is also provided.

Abstract: A method of debugging an active unit in a computer system having an active unit for routing computer connections and a standby unit configured to route computer connections in the event the active unit fails. The method comprises the standby unit receiving synchronization data from the active unit in the form of update messages; storing the received synchronization data in local storage; receiving a request for data to be used to perform debugging on the active unit; searching local storage for the requested data; if the requested data is found on the local storage then returning that data to the source of the request; if the requested data is not found on the local storage then requesting the requested data from the active unit, receiving the requested data from the active unit, and returning the received requested data to the source of the request.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system according to an embodiment includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: Certain embodiments for debugging mechanism for flow control based designs may comprise a debugging interface module between a transmitter and a receiver, all integrated on a chip. At least one debugging entity, which may be on the chip or off the chip, may indicate to the debugging interface module to initiate debug mode via command signals. In debug mode, the control signals between the transmitter and the receiver may be intercepted by the debugging interface module to halt normal data flow from the transmitter to the receiver. The debugging entity may then transmit data to the receiver, while the transmitter is disabled, or receive data transmitted by the transmitter, while the receiver is disabled. When the debugging entity indicates to the debugging interface module to end debug mode, normal data flow may continue, and the debugging interface module may appear transparent to the data flow.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device including an internal debug module for on-chip debugging while communicating with a pin-saving debug tool and a CPU, the integrated circuit device comprises; a first debug terminal coupled to a first communication line; a first common control unit that controls using the first communication line for both transmission of a serial data signal corresponding debug data for sending, which is sent and/or received to and/or from the pin-saving debug tool during on-chip debugging and transmission of a run/break state signal, which shows a run state or a break state of the CPU.

Abstract: A test adaptor board connects to a personal computer (PC) motherboard that tests a memory module in a test socket. A standard memory module socket is removed from a target DRAM module slot on the component side and the test adaptor board connects to the target DRAM module slot on the reverse (solder) side of the motherboard. The target DRAM module slot is a middle slot, such as the second or third of four DRAM module slots. The first and fourth DRAM module slots are populated with known good memory modules storing the BIOS at a high address and an operating system image and a test program at a low address. The test program accesses a memory module in the test socket to locate defects. The motherboard does not crash since the BIOS, OS image, and test program are not stored in the memory module under test.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: A method of tracing activity of a data processor generates a trace data stream during a normal background mode and a foreground mode while servicing a real time interrupt during an emulation halt. An Interrupt During Suspend bit is set in foreground modes and transmitted in the trace data stream to distinguish the trace data streams between background mode and foreground mode.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a computer-implemented method that (i) launches a diagnostic tool designed for use with a primary software application, (ii) determines whether a diagnostic definitions file (DDF) needs to be updated, (iii) updates the DDF, if needed, (iv) performs one or more of the diagnostic tests specified in the DDF, (v) determines whether the result produced by each performed diagnostic test is equivalent to the expected result for the performed diagnostic test, and (vi) performs the failure action specified for each performed diagnostic test whose result is not equivalent to the expected result for the performed diagnostic test. The DDF has information specifying: (i) the one or more diagnostic tests, (ii) an expected result for each diagnostic test, and (iii) a failure action to be performed for each diagnostic test, if the result produced by the diagnostic test is not equivalent to the expected result.

Abstract: A test process executed by a test system includes a test class thread for executing a test class in which a procedure for testing a device is described, and a tool thread for executing a tool which includes a function that can be used for the test of the device. Then, during debugging of the test class, the test system controls the test class thread so that the test class thread is in a stopped state, and controls the tool thread so that the tool thread is in an operating state.

Abstract: An open cable set-top box diagnosing system in which a point of deployment (POD), separated from a main circuit unit, having a newly defined interface is used to check an operation state of an open cable set-top box, transmits the checked state to a predetermined server, according to which the operation state of the open cable set-top box is diagnosed. The open cable set-top box diagnosing system includes an open cable set-top box for checking its own operation state by using a diagnosis resource by a communication protocol between a point of deployment (POD) separated from the main circuit unit and the main circuit, and a head end for providing a service corresponding to a request signal received from the open cable set-top box or providing a broadcast program to the open cable set-top box, and checking the operation state of the open cable set-top box.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for entering special mode in integrated circuit (IC) or logic circuit are provided. The IC or logic circuit receives a plurality of data bits and a reset signal, wherein the reset signal is used to reset the IC or the logic circuit. The apparatus includes a plurality of registers and a logic circuit. The registers receive the data bits and the reset signal and output the data bits when the reset signal is transferred from a second state to a first state. The logic circuit includes a logic output terminal and a plurality of logic input terminals, wherein the logic input terminals are coupled to the registers respectively and receiving the data bits output from the registers. When the logic input terminals receive a predetermined value, the logic value output from the logic output terminal is transferred to enter the special mode.

Abstract: An aspect based recovery system and method is provided. The state of a device may be defined by one or more aspects of the device. Aspects may include graphical user interface, database, security, user configuration, site configuration, and current user. Using this aspect-based definition, the current state of the device may be monitored. For example, the current state of the system may be determined by examining the aspects which define the state. Moreover, using this aspect-based definition, the current state of the device may be modified. Aspects may be changed so that the state of the system may be changed to a predetermined state.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing intelligent error messaging is disclosed wherein a user of a mobile communications device is provided with descriptive error messaging information to assist the user in overcoming errors associated with the processing of electronic messages and data. For example, when the mobile device is being used to decrypt a cryptographically secured electronic message, and a problem is encountered, program logic of the device provides the user with (1) an indication of exactly what problem is preventing opening of the message, for example, a required cryptographic key is not available; (2) an indication of exactly what may be done to overcome the problem, for example, what utilities should be run on the device; and (3) exactly what data, if any, needs to be downloaded to the device, for example, what cryptographic keys should be downloaded.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device having a plurality of embedded processor/controllers and a parallel emulation trace port coupled thereto to provide trace data for debugging the integrated circuit device. A serializer macro is provided within the integrated circuit device to serialize the parallel data from the emulation trace port in order to provide trace data from the IC device in a serial data stream instead of a parallel data stream. A high speed differential serial driver is used to provide the bandwidth required to support the data speeds associated with embedded processors running at high clock rates. An external serial to parallel converter is also provided to convert the high speed serial trace data back to parallel trace data such that the trace data can be input into an emulator in the normal manner. In one embodiment, two serializers are provided within the integrated circuit device to meet data throughput requirements, such as when the IC device has more than one embedded processor/controller.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products provide an IP based device health check. The methods include initiating a health check to be performed at a customer location. The results of the health check are received and stored as an install state. A current state that was created in response to a diagnostic test executed at the customer location is received. The install state is compared to the current state to identify differences between the install state and the current state.

Abstract: An information handling system providing remotely accessible in-system debugging functionality is provided. The information handling system may include a first logic device and a remote access card distinct from the first logic device. The remote access card may include a network interface port, a processor, and a second logic device. The network interface port may be coupled to the second logic device and configured to receive a communications link for communications with a remote device. The second logic device may include debugging logic configured to be executed by the processor. The processor may be configured to receive debugging instructions from the remote device via the network interface port and, based at least on the received debugging instructions, execute the debugging logic to communicate with the first logic device via a communication link between the first logic device and the second logic device to facilitate remote debugging of the information handling system.

Abstract: A device test architecture and interface is provided to enable efficient testing embedded cores within devices. The test architecture interfaces to standard IEEE 1500 core test wrappers and provides high test data bandwidth to the wrappers from an external tester. The test architecture includes compare circuits that allow for comparison of test response data to be performed within the device. The test architecture further includes a memory for storing the results of the test response comparisons. The test architecture includes a programmable test controller to allow for various test control operations by simply inputting an instruction to the programmable test controller from the external tester. The test architecture includes a selector circuit for selecting a core for testing. Additional features and embodiments of the device test architectures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely diagnosing and repairing a computer controlled asset comprises an access point connected to a computer controlled asset thereby allowing electronic access to the computer system of the computer controlled asset, a service center remotely connected to the access point for providing diagnostic review and repair of the computer controlled asset, and an interface linking the access point to the service center thereby allowing the service center to communicate with the computer controlled asset via the access point.

Abstract: Methods and architectures for performing hardware error handling using coordinated operating system (OS) and firmware services. In one aspect, a firmware interface is provided to enable an OS to access firmware error-handling services. Such services enable the OS to access error data concerning platform hardware errors that may not be directed accessed via a platform processor or through other conventional approaches. Techniques are also disclosed for intercepting the processing of hardware error events and directing control to firmware error-handling services prior to attempting to service the error using OS-based services. The firmware services may correct hardware errors and/or log error data that may be later accessed by the OS or provided to a remote management server using an out-of-band communication channel. In accordance with another aspect, the firmware intercept and services may be performed in a manner that is transparent to the OS.

Abstract: A method and system for automated support in a computer system. The computer system has a service button, and pressing of the service button causes a bit to be set in a register in the chip set. Setting of the bit generates an interrupt signal that is received and processed in a manner dependent on whether the computer system is in a booting state or a non-booting state. If the computer system is in a booting state, the bit is checked at a predetermined point in the booting sequence, and if set, a service application is initiated at that time. If the computer is not in a booting state, a second interrupt is generated, causing the service application to be initiated. A timer is initiated substantially with pressing of the service button, and if the service application reaches a predetermined point before the timer reaches a predetermined value, it will clear the timer. If not, the system will follow a predetermined reboot protocol.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for the distributed monitoring of a SOAP service is provided. A test configuration file specifying a test input is distributed from a central reporting location to at least one remote data processing system that has access to a SOAP service to be tested. The test configuration file is created without accessing the SOAP service to be tested. Furthermore, the user that created the test configuration file is not allowed access to the SOAP service to be tested.

Abstract: A testing system for an embedded system is provided. The testing system includes a plurality of devices and one or more host computers. Each device, which includes the embedded system to be tested, is connected to the host computer via a network based on the network file system protocol. The host computers are further connected with a control server, and each of the host computers comprises a root file system. The control server is configured for providing an interface for a user to set test parameters, controlling each of the host computers to invoke a test program, thereby testing the embedded system according to the test parameters, and receiving test results of the embedded system from the host computer. A related testing method is also provided.

Abstract: In one general embodiment, a method is provided. In operation, one of a plurality of object recognition methods is selected as a default object recognition method. Additionally, a test script is executed on an application. Further, it is detected whether the test script requires interaction with an object on a graphical user interface of the application. If the test script requires interaction with the object on the graphical user interface of the application, the default object recognition method is used to attempt to recognize the object on the graphical user interface of the application. If the object on the graphical user interface of the application cannot be detected with the default object recognition method, an alternate one of the plurality of object recognition methods is used to recognize the object on the graphical user interface of the application and recognition properties of the default object recognition method are updated to be able to recognize the object on the graphical user interface.

Abstract: Configurable error handling apparatus and methods to operate the same are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a processor core in a semiconductor package, a hardware functional block in the semiconductor package, an error handler in the semiconductor package, wherein the error handler is configurable to route error data from the hardware functional block to at least one of a first error log or a second error log and to route error signals from the hardware functional block to at least one of an operating system or firmware, and wherein the processor core configures the error handler and the hardware functional block.

Abstract: Automated extensible user interface testing supports testing of a user interface of a program. Test data is accessed, the test data including multiple test steps. Each test step describes at least a part of a test to be performed on the user interface. For each of the multiple test steps, one or more application program interface (API) methods to invoke to carry out the part of the test is determined. This determination is based at least in part on the test data and on an identification from the API of methods supported by the API. Each of the one or more API methods is then invoked to carry out the part of the test. Verification can be performed to ensure, for example, that specified files were created, or registry values were changed, or user interface elements appear and exist.

Abstract: A method for testing a processor subassembly includes providing a computer system comprising subassemblies. Each subassembly includes processors having internal communication paths and ports that provide external communication paths to other subassemblies via a midplane circuit board. For each subassembly, a first port is connected to a second port via the midplane circuit board, thereby re-routing external communication paths back to the subassembly instead of to other subassemblies and allowing communication between the processors through external paths. Each subassembly can be tested one at a time.