# Chapter 1. Introduction to the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

This chapter provides installation instructions, an overview of the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program, lists new features available with this release, and describes how you get information and support for your participation in the program and use of the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit.

## Installing OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit

To install the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit base test cases on your computer:

1. Run install.cmd from the \pcm_inst directory of the CDROM.

This command creates a shortcut group on your desktop.

The PCM Testing Setup - Main Menu window opens:

Figure 1. PCM Testing Setup - Main Menu

1. Click on Configure to change defaults for testing setup and installation.

The PCM Testing Configuration window opens:

Figure 2. PCM Testing Configuration

- Select the OS/2 boot partition.

- Enter the OS/2 Release Level.

- Select the testcase partition.

- Select Format Testcase Partition if you want to format the testcase partition.

- Select FAT or HPFS as a file system.

- Select the Source Drive for Testkit installation.

- Click on Accept to save changes or on Cancel to discard changes.

1. Select the appropriate check boxes to make your choice to:

- update Config.sys, Startup.cmd, and Autoexec.bat

- install system testcases

- install device testcases

1. Click on Run to start the installation process or click on Exit to exit without installing.

2. The CDROM or NETWORK Installation window appears:

- For a CDROM install, insert OS/2 WARP PCM Compatibility Testkit CDROM version 4.6 and click on Enter.

- For a network install, click on Enter.

The installation process begins and the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit is installed on your computer.

To install the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit LAN test cases on your computer:

1. Run install.cmd from the \lan_inst directory of the CDROM.

The installation process begins and the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit LAN test cases are installed on your computer.

## Overview of OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program offers a self-test process that lets hardware manufacturers ensure that their systems are compatible with OS/2 Server and Client products.

The steps involved in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program are:

1. Enrolling in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

2. Running the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit test suites

3. Submitting the results to the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office

4. Receiving confirmation from the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office that the system has passed the compatibility tests.

After your compatibility testing has been confirmed, the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office sends you a completion letter and adds the system to the list of compatible systems maintained in IBM's Web pages.

You may use the completion letter to show that your product is compatible with OS/2 Warp and is listed.

## What's New in This Release

With Version 4.6, Convenience Package for OS/2 Warp Version 4 and Convenience Package for OS/2 Warp Server for e-business are added to the list of OS/2 products covered.

In addition, there is enhanced information and support for the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit on the World Wide Web. "Web Sites" lists related Web sites you may want to visit.

## Web Sites

These Web pages provide information about the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program and OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit:

http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/hw-cert

This Web page helps you find devices compatible with OS/2 Warp, and information on the OS/2 compatibility programs by providing links to:

- PC systems and devices that are compatible with OS/2 Warp

- OS/2 device drivers you can download

- Information about OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Programs

- A link to the OS/2 compatibility programs

- An explanation of the benefits of the compatibility programs

- Information to help you decide which compatibility program is right for you

- Links to Web pages for those programs

http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/hw-cert/pcm/pcm_tkit.htm

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit Program home page contains:

- A form for enrolling in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program and ordering the testkit

- Hints and tips for using the testkit

- Access to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the testkit

- A customer satisfaction survey

- Program Office contact information

- A form for reporting problems with the testkit

Submitting PCM Test results to the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office.

## Enrolling in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

To enroll in the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program and obtain the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit, fill out the testkit order form on the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit Web page. The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit and its documentation will be sent to you.

## Program Office

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office can help you:

- Answer questions about OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program

- Resolve problems you encounter while running the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Testkit

When you have completed your testing, the OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Office reviews your test results, sends a confirmation e-mail testing report, and adds your system to the listings published on the WEB.

The OS/2 PCM Compatibility Test Program Web site has more details about the services provided by the Program Office, and tells you how to contact the Program Office that serves your country.