Memtest?

feddup · 03-16-2005, 06:51 PM

I've gotten some memory address errors recently and wondered what's the easiest way to diagnose / troubleshoot the memory itself? I've heard of many RAM testing programs but never used any.

**Sarkast** · 03-16-2005, 06:55 PM

www.memtest86.com

Thats the one i use and it works exceptionally well to diagnose memory errors.

Volt-Schwibe · 03-16-2005, 07:06 PM

i also use memtest86, and love it.

for those who might already have a knoppix cd, they have been including it on knoppix for quite some time.

you press f1 for options, and it should be listed as a boot option.

hope this helps :)

feddup · 03-16-2005, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm going to try it tomorrow.

skinnypix · 03-17-2005, 08:45 PM

I'd suggest searching for Memtest 86+. It's the latest, & best suited for the latest CPU's.

I used it to troubleshoot under-performing memory. It allows you to evaluate how different latency settings, PAT, etc. impact memory errors. Floppy boot, you don't even need to hook up your hard drives!

I'll go one step further....I'd suggest using it for a new computer build. Test your memory out before connecting hard drives & installing your operating system.

--Alan

IAmATeaf · 03-18-2005, 06:09 AM

You can get MemTest86+ from here http://www.memtest.org/

03-16-2005, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
feddup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 174 OS: XP	Memtest? I've gotten some memory address errors recently and wondered what's the easiest way to diagnose / troubleshoot the memory itself? I've heard of many RAM testing programs but never used any. __________________ P4C800-e Deluxe 3.2C 2 gigs Corsair XMS4000Pro 2 WD740gd Raid 0 on ICH5R 2 Seagate IDE on Promise 20378 9800XT

03-16-2005, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	www.memtest86.com Thats the one i use and it works exceptionally well to diagnose memory errors. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

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03-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
feddup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 174 OS: XP	Thanks! Thanks for the info. I'm going to try it tomorrow. __________________ P4C800-e Deluxe 3.2C 2 gigs Corsair XMS4000Pro 2 WD740gd Raid 0 on ICH5R 2 Seagate IDE on Promise 20378 9800XT

03-17-2005, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
skinnypix Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22 OS: Win XP Pro	I'd suggest searching for Memtest 86+. It's the latest, & best suited for the latest CPU's. I used it to troubleshoot under-performing memory. It allows you to evaluate how different latency settings, PAT, etc. impact memory errors. Floppy boot, you don't even need to hook up your hard drives! I'll go one step further....I'd suggest using it for a new computer build. Test your memory out before connecting hard drives & installing your operating system. --Alan

03-18-2005, 06:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
IAmATeaf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 OS: XP SP2	You can get MemTest86+ from here http://www.memtest.org/