BitRaser also performs stress test to simulate extreme workloads and pinpoint potential hardware failures. It provides detailed diagnostics report with hardware information, including the processor model and speed, BIOS version, vendor, and sub-vendor details.
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Step 1: Plug the bootable BitRaser USB that you just created into the device you wish to diagnose. Power on the machine and go to the boot menu. Then, select the BitRaser USB to boot the system.
Note: For Dell laptops, press F12 to access the boot menu. The boot key may vary depending on the manufacturer (See Image 2).
Image 2: Dell Boot Menu
Once the device boots from the BitRaser USB, the 'BitRaser Initialization Screen' appears, and the main screen is displayed automatically afterward (See Images 3a and 3b).
Image 3a: BitRaser Initialization Screen
Image 3b: BitRaser Hardware Diagnostics Main UI
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Step 2: Next, go to the ‘Settings’ icon in the top-right corner and click the ‘Network’ tab to connect the application to the Internet via 'Ethernet' or 'Wireless'. This is required for establishing a connection with the BitRaser portal (See Images 4).
Image 4: Network Tab - Wireless
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Step 3: Enter the login credentials under the ‘BitRaser Server’ tab to fetch the hardware diagnostics licenses from the console and automatically save reports to the cloud (See Image 5).
Image 5: Server Tab
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Step 4: Once the application connects with the BitRaser Server, click ‘Start’ to initiate the diagnostics process (See Image 6).
Image 6a: Component Test tab
Note: To check the number of licenses, hover over the ‘Key’ icon at the right bottom of the screen (See Image 7).
Image 7: BitRaser Hardware Diagnostics License Details
As soon as you click the ‘Start’ button, the software starts performing the following ‘Auto Tests’ in the background:
- CPU
- Memory
- Battery
- Storage
- Ethernet
- GPU
- Monitor
- CMOS
- System Board
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Step 5: The software prompts you to simultaneously perform the manual tests. The manual testing begins with the ‘Keyboard’ test. Press the displayed keys and verify the results on the screen. Once complete, click 'Next' (See Image 8a).
Image 8a: Keyboard Test
A pop-up window will prompt you with the message “Is the Keyboard working properly?” Click ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ based on the test result (See Image 8b).
Image 8b: Keyboard Working Properly Confirmation Window
Note: After each manual test, select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to confirm whether the hardware component is functioning properly or not. You can click ‘Try Again’ to repeat the test.
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Step 6: Now, the application tests the ‘Touchpad’ or ‘Mouse’. Perform the on-screen actions, such as clicking, scrolling, or pressing and confirm that each function responds correctly. Click ‘Next’ to continue (See Image 9). The software automatically detects whether you are using a touchpad or mouse and displays the corresponding test accordingly.
Image 9: Touchpad Test
Note: You can skip any manual test by clicking the ‘Skip’ button on the test screen, though it is not recommended. Please remember that if a test is skipped, the same is reflected in the report.
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Step 7: The next test is for the ‘Microphone.' Click ‘Record’ to start recording audio (See Image 10a) and press ‘Play’ to hear the recorded audio. Then, click ‘Next’ (See Image 10b).
Image 10a: Microphone Test Record Screen
Image 10b: Microphone Test Playback Screen
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Step 8: Now, the software performs an ‘Audio Test’ to check the device’s audio functionality and click ‘Next’ to proceed (See Image 11).
The audio types that you can test are the following:
- ‘MIDI’ to test the functionality of MIDI devices.
- ‘Surround Sound’ to test the configuration and operation of surround sound audio systems.
- ‘Wave Test Both’ to check whether voice is picked up correctly by audio input devices.
Image 11: Audio Test
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Step 9: The next test is the ‘Display Test,’ which checks the monitor’s ability to render different colors, such as red, blue, yellow, green, and black. Click ‘Start’ to begin the test. Press the ‘Spacebar’ to manually switch between the displayed colors.
Display test also evaluates four key display parameters: Gradient, Sharpness, Gamma, and Brightness. Once the test is completed, click ‘Next’ to continue with the diagnostics process (See Images 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d & 12e).
Note: You can select the checkbox ‘Change the display color only when the Spacebar is pressed’ to manually control the color changes. When this option is unchecked, the colors will change automatically.
Image 12a: Display Test
Image 12b: Gradient Test
Image 12c: Sharpness Test
Image 12d: Gamma Test
Image 12e: Brightness Test
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Step 10: BitRaser now starts the ‘Webcam Test’. Click ‘Start’ to begin the test. You will then see the live video feed. Press ‘Esc’ to return to the testing interface (See Image 13).
Image 13: Webcam Test
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Step 11: The 'Wi-Fi' and 'Bluetooth' tests run automatically. After completing the Webcam test, the software starts scanning for available Wi-Fi networks and passes the test if a signal is detected. Likewise, it performs the scan for Bluetooth devices (See Images 14a & 14b).
Image 14a: Wi-Fi Test
Image 14b: Bluetooth Test
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Step 12: The software performs the 'Ports' test to verify the functionality of USB, Display ( VGA, HDMI and Display Port connectors) AUX, and Microphone ports. Connect the appropriate device or cable to the port being tested. A 'Green' icon indicates that the port is functioning correctly (See Image 15).
Image 15: Ports Test
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Step 13: The next screen will prompt you to verify the accessories that came with the device, such as the ‘Charger’ and ‘Original Packaging.' You can also grade the device’s body, display, and overall condition by selecting A+, A, B+, B, C+, or C (See Image 16a).
Image 16a: Accessories and Grading
Once you click ‘Next’, a pop-up displays a message indicating “Congratulations! Manual Tests Completed.” Click ‘OK’ to proceed (See Image 16b).
Image 16b: Manual Test Completed Dialog
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Step 14: Then, return to the ‘Component Test’ tab, where all hardware components are marked as ‘Successful’ (See Image 17).
Image 17: Component Test Results
You have successfully tested all hardware components of your laptop. The detailed diagnostic report is automatically saved in your BitRaser Cloud Console account (See the Report below).
Hardware Diagnostics Report
