Test for EDID Requirements (Manual)

This manual test verifies that the display device implements the extended-display identification data (EDID) data structure correctly.

Test details

Associated requirements	Device.Display.Monitor.EDID Device.Graphics.WDDM.Display.Base See the device hardware requirements.
Platforms	Windows 7 (x64) Windows 7 (x86) Windows RT (ARM-based) Windows 8 (x64) Windows 8 (x86) Windows Server 2012 (x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 x64 Windows 8.1 x86 Windows Server 2012 R2
Expected run time	~1 minutes
Categories	Certification
Type	Manual

Before you run the test, complete the test setup as described in the test requirements: Display Monitor Testing Prerequisites.

The display device test must meet the following specifications:

Must have native timing set in the detailed timing block and for the preferred display mode
Must implement monitor range limits unless display only supports discrete timings
Must implement monitor name, suitable for presentation to the user (though optional for internal displays)
Must contain unique monitor serial number in either the serial number field or in a detailed timing block (both OK) (though optional for internal displays)
Recommended mode must be a progressive mode
Must provide accurate physical dimensions, unless the device is a projector
Display devices that support more than 8 bits per pixel use EDID 1.4 in order to describe the color capabilities.

Command option	Description
CCDEdid.exe	Runs the test.

Note

For command-line help for this test binary, type /h.

File	Location
CCDEdid.exe	<testbinroot>\nttest\windowstest\graphics\wddm\bin\