Universal automated circuit board tester

A method for testing a computer system board, comprising:

• loading the computer system board into a test apparatus;
• automatically coupling a power input to the circuit board via the test apparatus;
• automatically performing a plurality of computer system board tests;
• and
• storing results of the automatic testing.

A system comprising:

• a plurality of test stations, each including:
• an automated connector insertion mechanism to automatically insert a plurality of connectors into a respective circuit board comprising a device under test (DUT);
• and
• test electronics, operatively coupled to the DUT via the plurality of connectors, having a communications interface to receive test control commands and to perform automated testing of the DUT in response thereto;
• and
• at least one host computer, linked in communication with the test control electronics of the plurality of test stations via their respective communications interfaces, to execute software to control automated testing of a plurality of DUT's via issuance of test control commands to the test control electronics of the plurality of test stations.