This way you can find and update outdated installations easily. To check if Intel's Processor Diagnostic Tool is installed in your network and is up to date, you can run the audit below to get a color-coded overview of all Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool installations and their versions. Intel's Intel-SA-00268 security advisory warns about outdated Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool installations that can be exploited in multiple ways to attack a network (CVE-2019-11133).

Verify the functionality of all the cores of Intel® Processor.Find All Outdated Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool Installations.

Verify the processor operating frequency.

Perform a stress test on the processor.ĭownload the Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool.

Once installed, the Intel® PDT starts testing the processor using the default configuration. Two windows might appear to show the test is in progress. When the Intel® PDT completes, the testing status will display either a PASS or FAIL.Īlternatively, you can open or save the test results file every time after the test run by clicking on file > view results file, file, then, save as to any location you specify. You can configure the tool, by going to tools > config > Edit. You will get a note about the effect of changing Intel® PDT parameters from the default configuration. You have three preset choices listed below, click Start Test to start any of these tests: To run Intel® PDT from preset configuration go to tools > config > preset. Quick Test: Sets all Intel® PDT features to disabled. Functional Test: Enables all Intel® PDT features and runs Intel® PDT stress test for minutes.Run Genuine Intel, Brand String, and Frequency Test.

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