WHQL/DTM Testing

Overview

Looking to get the Microsoft "Designed for Windows" logo for your hardware product? Let NTS perform the WHQL/DTM Logo pre-submission test procedures required by Microsoft before you send your product in. Microsoft's "Designed for Windows" logo indicates that a system or device meets Microsoft's standard for hardware compatibility with the specified Microsoft Windows operating system. NTS takes the headache out of WHQL/DTM testing!

Testing is performed based on the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) standards, and NTS performs testing to all WHQL/DTM test categories. Using the latest pre-submission or self-test procedures, NTS will perform WHQL/DTM testing and verify your product is compatible with Microsoft Windows (i.e. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7, etc.) and fill out the necessary paperwork required by Microsoft. NTS WHQL/DTM testing includes quick turnaround, issue resolution and flexible cost structures.

Flexibility To Meet Your Needs

NTS provides two (2) WHQL/DTM Logo test options for your convenience:

• Option 1: Microsoft WHQL/DTM Log File Generation - You supply your product-under-test and device drivers to NTS. NTS provides the test equipment, installs the product-under-test, runs Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL/DTM Logo) Test Procedures, creates the log files, and delivers the complete log files to you for review/submission to Microsoft for certification.
• Option 2: Microsoft WHQL/DTM Logo Full Test with Defect Resolution - You supply your product-under-test and device drivers to NTS. NTS provides the test equipment, installs the product-under-test, runs Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL/DTM Logo) Test Procedures, and creates the log files. Then, NTS analyzes the log files and other test results with your company for failures and advises you how to proceed with defect resolution. NTS facilitates communication between you and Microsoft WHQL/DTM to clarify issues and exceptions. NTS can also assist in getting errata to allow you to get your product certified, when possible.

Available Testing

The following are samples of the WHQL/DTM Logo Test Procedures currently available:

• Audio: Audio Adapter; Audio Global Effects Filter; Audio Software Synthesizer
• Bus Controllers: Bluetooth Controllers; CardBus/PCMCIA Controllers; IEEE-1394 Controllers; Infrared (IrDA) Controllers; USB Controllers USB Hubs
• Display/Monitors: Monitors, Display Adapters/Chipsets
• Driver Quality: Anti-Virus/File System Filter Driver
• Imaging: Cameras; Printers; Scanners
• Input & HID: Game Devices; Keyboards; Keyboard-Video-Mouse Switch; Pointing & Drawing Device; Smart Card Readers
• Modems: Analog Modems; Wireless Modems; ISDN Modems
• Network Devices: ATM Devices; Cable Modems; DSL Devices; LAN Devices; NDIS Intermediate Drivers; NDIS Universal; Winsock Direct Devices; WAN Devices
• Storage Controllers & Devices: Storage Controller; CD-ROM Driver; Recordable CD Drive; Recordable DVD & DVD-ROM Drive; DVD Combo Drive; Tape Drive; Hard Disk Drive; Removable Media Drive; Cluster Storage Device; RAID Device; Media Changer; Disk Storage Systems; Bridge Devices
• Streaming Media & Broadcast: DVD Playback; DirectX VA DVD Playback; Video Input & Capture
• Systems: Desktop System; Mobile System; Motherboard; System Using Logo�d Motherboard; Supported System; Server; Datacenter Server; Cluster Server; Fault Tolerant Server; HAL
• Unclassified: UPS; Universal Device; Universal Server Device

If you're interested in WHQL/DTM testing, you may also be interested in other certifications, such as USB or MoCA testing.

Contact your NTS Account Manager for more information!

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