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Re: testing system components for proper function
I have cable modem, it didnt take long....20 min
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09-12-2007, 06:37 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
Thats good. Most every diagnostic utility you will need is on that CD.
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09-12-2007, 09:55 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
okay I got the cd running. I have no idea how to or what HDD test applications I should run. There are a bunch of differnt test, depending on what HDD you have. Am I right to assume to run the proper one (brand) for my HDD I wish to test.
under the CPU diagnostic testing tab; I run the programs and it installs stuff and what not (in DOS format) once that is done, then what?? does it make a file in windows that lists the CPU specs?? |
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09-12-2007, 09:58 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
You have to run the one that corresponds to your hard disk manufacturer. SpeedFan also has a SMART analysis utility.
To get the CPU specs, I would look at PC Wizard or CPU-Z. To test the CPU, do Prime95.
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09-12-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
heh, I just got and used PC wizard, its awesome.
Thanks Matt, I appreciate your help. One more question; then what use are those CPU diagnosis tools usefull for then?? why are they even on there? I guess it was what they "USED" back in the day before all the windows based programs.... |
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09-13-2007, 12:48 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
Not sure actually. They have to run in DOS mode because there is no GUI or graphics drivers. It is not really an operating system which is why you can't have something like Everest on there.
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09-13-2007, 02:27 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
Any more questions?
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09-16-2007, 04:18 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
Okay, I got 3dmark05 installed and I ran it. I got 2 error messages the first on was when I asked it to run the test (seemed to freeze) the message is as follows;
IDirect 3D Device 9:: Present failed: Device lost (D3DERR_DEVICELOST) this seems to go away after I rebooted. I restared the program and it ran for a bit then I got this message after it froze the test; Idirect 3D Device 9:: Present Failed: Ran out of memory (E_out of memory) what does this mea?? did my video card fail the test?? Somebackground on why I'm testing this specific computer. I was gettin BSOD and alot memory.dll errors. see link below. http://www.techsupportforum.com/gami...-new-post.html I have gotten the BSOD and recoreded what It said but the guy wasn't carefull in writing down the "O" and "0" so I have to get the screen again. any who I'll post that in the link above. ( it said something about my videodrivers -need to update, and memory cache in the BIOS) So in short, did my video card fail the test?? do I need to RMA it?? |
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09-16-2007, 06:09 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
What video card is it?
Reinstalling the drivers to the latest or a stable version might fix it.
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09-16-2007, 06:27 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
XFX 8600 GTS 256MB
I ran memtest86 and its showing a LOT of errors reported, particularly on test #7, I dont know from which stick or even if I can find that out. If there are errors found (on standard scan) am I to assume that the stick is faulty??...this would explain alot of the issues I've been having. oh and how long does it take to run memtest86?? so far its been 2 hours!!??? Last edited by Major_Ecks; 09-16-2007 at 06:29 PM. |
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09-16-2007, 07:01 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
Please post the system specs of this particular system.
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09-16-2007, 07:10 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
oh sorry.. its in the link to the other thread I listed
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09-16-2007, 07:29 PM
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Re: testing system components for proper function
I will post in your other thread.
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