diff --git a/comps/asr/README.md b/comps/asr/README.md
index f5a197be1..c1dacb261 100644
--- a/comps/asr/README.md
+++ b/comps/asr/README.md
@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ nohup python whisper_server.py --device=cpu &
 python check_whisper_server.py
 ```
 
+Note: please make sure that port 7066 is not occupied by other services. Otherwise, use the command `npx kill-port 7066` to free the port.
+
+If the Whisper server is running properly, you should see the following output:
+
+```bash
+{'asr_result': 'Who is pat gelsinger'}
+```
+
 - Gaudi2 HPU
 
 ```bash
@@ -35,10 +43,17 @@ python check_whisper_server.py
 ## 1.3 Start ASR Service/Test
 
 ```bash
+cd ../
 python asr.py
 python check_asr_server.py
 ```
 
+While the Whisper service is running, you can start the ASR service. If the ASR service is running properly, you should see the output similar to the following:
+
+```bash
+{'id': '0e686efd33175ce0ebcf7e0ed7431673', 'text': 'who is pat gelsinger'}
+```
+
 # 🚀2. Start Microservice with Docker (Option 2)
 
 Alternatively, you can also start the ASR microservice with Docker.