Memtest for Builders - Revision history

AshleySueMas at 00:28, 22 May 2014

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AshleySueMas at 00:04, 7 April 2014

2014-04-07T00:04:13Z

Aradan: /* APPENDIX GUIDE A-4 */

2013-04-27T22:52:08Z

APPENDIX GUIDE A-4

Lynnae at 17:59, 8 January 2013

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Lynnae at 01:03, 19 December 2012

2012-12-19T01:03:11Z

Lynnae at 21:48, 8 December 2012

2012-12-08T21:48:35Z

Lynnae: commented out wiki resources for now

2012-12-08T21:21:05Z

commented out wiki resources for now

Lynnae at 23:58, 23 October 2012

2012-10-23T23:58:04Z

Lynnae: /* Boot to GRUB Menu */

2012-10-20T20:19:19Z

Boot to GRUB Menu

Lynnae: Created page with "==Running Memtest== ;Goals *Complete two (2) testing passes in '''memtest86+''' without errors. ;Resources Template:Network Booting
[http://www.memtest.org/ Memtest We…"

2012-10-20T20:14:14Z

Created page with "==Running Memtest== ;Goals *Complete two (2) testing passes in '''memtest86+''' without errors. ;Resources Template:Network Booting <br> [http://www.memtest.org/ Memtest We…"

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==Running Memtest==
;Goals
*Complete two (2) testing passes in '''memtest86+''' without errors.

;Resources
[[Template:Network Booting]]
<br>
[http://www.memtest.org/ Memtest Website]
<br>
[[RAM Testing|RAM Testing: An in-depth article for the Hardware Testing area]]

;Testing Notes
*Full-size DIMM RAM is tested at stations in Hardware Testing.
*Laptop SODIMM RAM is tested in each laptop individually.
===Testing Procedure===
Make sure the system you are testing has been evaluated and has a Keeper label. As-Is and machines to be recycled are not put through Memtest.
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Verify that the system has the correct amount of RAM installed according to the whiteboard specifications. Update the amount of RAM and the Keeper label as needed.
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Access Memtest via one of three methods (full instructions below):
*Via the Free Geek Network
*Via an imaged hard drive
*Via live boot CD. This is only used when the other methods fail. Consult your instructor first.
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Start memtest from your menu options and verify that the correct amount of RAM is recognized. See your instructor or the troubleshooting steps below for help.
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===Boot to Network===
{{Template:Network Booting}}
===Boot to GRUB Menu===
{{Template:Boot to a GRUB Menu}}
==Troubleshooting Memtest==
===Memtest Freezes===
Sometimes you'll get Memtest loaded onto a machine, blue screen and all, but it won't indicate any activity. The newer versions of Memtest are incompatible with certain older chipsets in laptops. The work-around we have available is to use an earlier version. Unfortunately, this is only available on the Network at the moment.
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Boot to the network.
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Select <code>Other Memtest versions</code> from the menu, and choose the earliest version available (usually something like 2.0.1.1)
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Confirm that Memtest is successfully running. If not, try a few different versions.
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===Misreported Available Memory===
Confirm that Memtest is reporting approximately the amount of installed memory. If there is a large discrepancy (e.g., 384MB reported of 512MB installed), you may either have a bad stick of RAM, a bad DIMM slot, or the system may be claiming too much video memory.
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Try installing a few different sticks of RAM and note the results.
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Reboot into BIOS and see about lowering the amount of memory dedicated to video.
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[[Category:Laptops]]

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 *Laptop SODIMM RAM is tested in each laptop individually.
 ===Testing Procedure===
-Make sure the system you are testing has been evaluated and has a Keeper label. As-Is and machines to be recycled are not put through Memtest.
+&#9744; Prepare system for testing
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+*Make sure the system you are testing has been evaluated and has a Keeper label. As-Is and machines to be recycled are not put through Memtest.
-Verify that the system has the correct amount of RAM installed according to the whiteboard specifications. Update the amount of RAM and the Keeper label as needed.
+*Verify that the system has the correct amount of RAM installed according to the whiteboard specifications. Update the amount of RAM and the Keeper label as needed.
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+&#9744; Boot to the network menu<br>
-Access Memtest via one of three methods (full instructions below):
+Access Memtest86+ via one of three methods (full instructions below):
 *Via the Free Geek Network
 *Via an imaged hard drive
 *Via live boot CD. This is only used when the other methods fail. Consult your instructor first.
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+&#9744; Run Memtest86+<br>
 Start memtest from your menu options and verify that the correct amount of RAM is recognized. See your instructor or the troubleshooting steps below for help.
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 ===Memtest Freezes===
 Sometimes you'll get Memtest loaded onto a machine, blue screen and all, but it won't indicate any activity.  The newer versions of Memtest are incompatible with certain older chipsets in laptops.  The work-around we have available is to use an earlier version.  Unfortunately, this is only available on the Network at the moment.
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+&#9744; Boot to the laptop network menu.<br>
-Boot to the network.
+&#9744; Select <code>Other Memtest versions</code> from the menu, and choose the earliest version available (usually something like 2.0.1.1) <br>
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+*Confirm that Memtest is successfully running. If not, try a few different versions.
 ===Misreported Available Memory===
-Confirm that Memtest is reporting approximately the amount of installed memory.  If there is a large discrepancy (e.g., 384MB reported of 512MB installed), you may either have a bad stick of RAM, a bad DIMM slot, or the system may be claiming too much video memory.
+*Confirm that Memtest is reporting approximately the amount of installed memory.  If there is a large discrepancy (e.g., 384MB reported of 512MB installed), you may either have a bad stick of RAM, a bad DIMM slot, or the system may be claiming too much video memory.
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+&#9744; Try installing a few different sticks of RAM and note the results. <br>
-Try installing a few different sticks of RAM and note the results.
+&#9744; Reboot into BIOS and see about lowering the amount of memory dedicated to video.<br>
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 ==Running Memtest==
-;Testing Notes
+'''Testing Notes'''<br>
 *Full-size DIMM RAM is tested at stations in Hardware Testing.
 *Laptop SODIMM RAM is tested in each laptop individually.
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-;Goals
+'''Goals'''<br>
 *Complete two (2) testing passes in '''memtest86+''' without errors.
-;Resources
+<!--'''Resources'''<br>
 [[Template:Network Booting]]
 <br>
 [http://www.memtest.org/ Memtest Website]
 <br>
-[[RAM Testing|RAM Testing: An in-depth article for the Hardware Testing area]]
+[[RAM Testing|RAM Testing: An in-depth article for the Hardware Testing area]]-->
 [[Category:Laptops]]

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 ===Boot to Network===
 {{Template:Network Booting}}
-===Boot to GRUB Menu===
+===Boot to a GRUB Menu===
-{{Template:Boot to a GRUB Menu}}
+{{Template:Boot to GRUB Menu}}
 ==Troubleshooting Memtest==
 ===Memtest Freezes===