Hardware Reserved Memory Test

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This test checks the amount of memory that is reserved by the hardware (including drivers or firmware), and that is not available to Windows® or user applications. Reducing hardware reserved memory provides an improved user experience and better overall system responsiveness due to greater availability of memory for user applications.

Test details

Associated requirements

System.Fundamentals.Firmware.HardwareMemoryReservation

See the system hardware requirements.

Platforms

Windows RT (ARM-based) Windows 8 (x64) Windows 8 (x86) Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 8.1 x86

Expected run time

~5 minutes

Categories

Certification Functional

Type

Automated

 

Running the test

Before you run the test, complete the test setup as described in the test requirements: WDTF System Fundamentals Testing Prerequisites.

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting System Fundamentals Testing.

 

 

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