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:*Unfortunately ... it's strictly trial and error from here on. | :*Unfortunately ... it's strictly trial and error from here on. | ||
− | :*Power off at the switch on the power supply | + | :*Power off at the switch on the power supply. |
:*Remove the suspected stick or sticks, singly or in pairs. | :*Remove the suspected stick or sticks, singly or in pairs. | ||
:*Restart the testing process and monitor MemTest again for failures. | :*Restart the testing process and monitor MemTest again for failures. | ||
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*'''If possible''', remove any old, handwritten labeling to avoid confusion. | *'''If possible''', remove any old, handwritten labeling to avoid confusion. | ||
− | '''2. Label | + | '''2. Label as follows:''' |
*'''SDRAM -''' capacity and speed only. Eg. 256/133. | *'''SDRAM -''' capacity and speed only. Eg. 256/133. | ||
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:*If you have '''both halves''' of such a kit, make a small '''nonstick''' paper strip label, write "Kit of 2" and "xxx MB (or GB) each" on it, wrap it around the kit, and rubber band it together. | :*If you have '''both halves''' of such a kit, make a small '''nonstick''' paper strip label, write "Kit of 2" and "xxx MB (or GB) each" on it, wrap it around the kit, and rubber band it together. | ||
− | '''3. Route -''' | + | '''3. Route as follows -''' |
*'''The two boxes on the table labeled, "Tested RAM SDRAM & DDR" and "Tested RAM DDR2" -''' | *'''The two boxes on the table labeled, "Tested RAM SDRAM & DDR" and "Tested RAM DDR2" -''' | ||
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::*1GB/any speed. | ::*1GB/any speed. | ||
− | ::*512/400 - | + | ::*512/400 - pairs (or more ) of quality brands (Hynix, Nanya, Samsung, etc.). '''Leave singles in the box for build.''' |
::'''DDR2 -''' | ::'''DDR2 -''' |
Revision as of 14:20, 9 July 2010
RAM (Memory) Testing
SVANDUSEN 19:13, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
RAM is a deceptively simple device to test. It appears to be simply a matter of gathering, sorting,loading,removing, labeling, and storing; repeated over and over again. In actuality, there are a multitude of details and issues involved that would take far more space to cover than is alloted here. This is a very basic overview of the essentials that are necessary to get through the process. For more information please consult other experienced volunteers, instructors, or research such sources as Wikipedia or forums on Google.
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