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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

   
Specifications
  • System.Fundamentals.Firmware.HardwareMemoryReservation
Platforms
  • Windows 10, client editions (x86)
  • Windows 10, client editions (x64)
Supported Releases
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 10, version 1511
  • Windows 10, version 1607
  • Windows 10, version 1703
  • Windows 10, version 1709
  • Windows 10, version 1803
  • Windows 10, version 1809
  • Windows 10, version 1903
  • Next update to Windows 10
Expected run time (in minutes) 5
Category Development
Timeout (in minutes) 0
Requires reboot false
Requires special configuration false
Type automatic

 

Additional documentation

Tests in this feature area might have additional documentation, including prerequisites, setup, and troubleshooting information, that can be found in the following topic(s):

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 generic troubleshooting of HLK test failures, see Troubleshooting Windows HLK Test Failures.

For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting System Fundamentals Testing.