HWTestOS
Bare-Metal Hardware Diagnostics. Directly from USB.
Boot any Windows PC, laptop, or desktop straight into HWTestOS. Test keyboard matrices, touchpad gestures, battery health & charging telemetry, audio/speakers, USB ports, Wi-Fi networks, biometrics, webcam, CPU, and RAM with real-time cloud report synchronization.
Complete Hardware Diagnostics for Windows & Desktops
Designed for hardware technicians, repair shops, and quality control centers requiring verified bare-metal diagnostics with cloud report sync.
USB Live Boot
Boot directly from any USB flash drive on Windows PCs, laptops, and desktops without host OS installation.
Laptop Battery & Charging
Real-time charge level %, health capacity status, cycle count, AC plug detection, voltage & charging current telemetry.
Audio & Speaker Test
Left/Right channel stereo frequency playback, microphone input signal level meter, and audio jack auto-detection.
USB Port & Bus Scanner
Real-time USB 2.0 / 3.0 / USB-C port insertion log, transfer speed verification, and bus power negotiation.
Wi-Fi & LAN Network
Realtek/Intel Wi-Fi signal RSSI meter, Gigabit LAN MAC detection, and live gateway latency checks.
Keyboard Matrix
Full key register mapping with Navy Blue pressed feedback, Dark Green release state, and event log stream.
Touchpad & Click Surface
Multi-finger point tracking surface and physical clickpad buttons (Left, Middle, Right click registration).
Biometrics & Camera
Direct USB/PCI scanner signature verification for fingerprint readers and HD webcam live video preview.
Diagnostic Suite Breakdown
Explore the actual modules built into HWTestOS v0.9.18
Device Specifications Info
Instantly scans and presents critical system parameters, motherboard identifiers, and hardware specifications without requiring host drivers:
- System Serial Number & Motherboard UUID
- BIOS Version, Release Date & Lock Status
- CPU Architecture & Physical/Logical Thread Count
- Graphics & VRAM Memory Allocation
Interactive Keyboard Diagnostic Matrix
A complete hardware keyboard testing matrix engineered for rapid testing of laptop and desktop keyboards:
- Real-time Visual Feedback: Navy Blue pressed state, Dark Green released state
- Live Key Event Log Stream: Captures raw keycodes and hardware scan signals
- Verdict Management: Quick PASS/FAIL mark buttons for automated report logging
Interactive Touchpad & Button Diagnostic
Verifies multi-touch trackpad surfaces and physical mouse/clickpad buttons on laptops and desktop peripherals:
- Touch Surface Tracking: Live finger-count monitoring
- Button Diagnostics: Dedicated Left, Middle, and Right click registration
- Live Click Counter: Real-time event log for missing/double click detection
Laptop Battery Health & Live Charging Info
Direct ACPI & EC chip query module for comprehensive battery wear and power adapter telemetry on laptops:
- Battery Health Percentage: Design vs Full Charge capacity degradation analysis
- Cycle Count & Wear Level: Exact battery discharge cycle count monitoring
- Live Charging Rate: Voltage (V), amperage (mA), and AC power adapter wattage detection
Audio & Speaker Hardware Diagnostic
Comprehensive acoustic test suite for testing laptop speakers, headphone jacks, and integrated microphones:
- Stereo Channel Separation: Left and Right speaker tone frequency test
- Microphone Input Signal Meter: Real-time decibel (dB) input volume response
- Jack Auto-Detection: Instant sense detection for 3.5mm headphone / headset insertion
USB Port & Hardware Bus Diagnostic
Live event monitoring for motherboard USB controllers and external expansion ports:
- Hot-Plug Event Log: Real-time USB flash drive and peripheral insertion detection
- Bus Speed Verification: Distinguishes USB 2.0 (480Mbps) vs USB 3.0/3.1 (5Gbps+) ports
- PCI / USB Device Scanner: Detects internal card readers and expansion controllers
Wi-Fi & LAN Network Diagnostic
Direct network adapter hardware verification for both wireless cards and RJ-45 Ethernet ports:
- Wi-Fi Adapter Detection: Intel, Realtek, and Broadcom wireless card identification
- Signal Strength RSSI Meter: Real-time wireless AP scanning and dBm signal strength
- Cloud Sync Connectivity Ping: Gateway latency test for cloud report upload verification
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Diagnostic
Direct hardware communication test for integrated biometric fingerprint readers:
- Bus Scanner Detection: Automatically scans USB/PCI buses for biometric sensors
- Touch Signature Test: Verifies reader response without needing user enrollments
- Biometric System Logs: Live diagnostic messages and hardware response feedback
Webcam Live Preview Diagnostic
High-definition live video preview module for testing built-in laptop cameras and external USB webcams:
- Multi-Camera Device Selection: Easily switch between internal and external cameras
- Instant Video Stream Preview: Test sensor output, resolution, and color accuracy
- Hardware Status Detection: Instant warnings for disconnected or faulty camera buses
Supported Hardware Architecture
HWTestOS is tailored for PC refurbishers, hardware technicians, repair shops, and quality assurance teams testing Intel and AMD machines.
Target Devices
Laptops, Desktops, Workstations, All-in-One PCs, and Virtual Machines.
| Component | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | x86_64 64-bit (Intel / AMD) | Desktops & Laptops |
| System RAM | 2 GB RAM or higher | Loaded into memory |
| Boot Media | USB 3.0 / 3.1 Flash Drive | Bootable USB image |
| Network Connectivity | Active LAN / Wi-Fi Connection | Required for report sync |
| Availability | Closed Beta Phase | Invitation Only |
HWTestOS — Coming Soon
HWTestOS is currently undergoing testing with select partner organizations and quality control centers. Public downloads and commercial access will be available upon official release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HWTestOS Closed Beta.