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| '''Sort''' || Sort the collected RAM into several categories as follows: | | '''Sort''' || Sort the collected RAM into several categories as follows: | ||
:'''1. Sort by Type''' | :'''1. Sort by Type''' | ||
− | :* SIMMS - '''Automatic Recycle''' | + | :* SIMMS - '''Automatic Recycle.''' |
− | :* RAMBUS - '''Automatic Recyle''' | + | :* RAMBUS - '''Automatic Recyle.''' |
− | :* CRIMMS (spacer sticks for RAMBUS boards) - '''Automatic Recycle''' | + | :* CRIMMS (spacer sticks for RAMBUS boards) - '''Automatic Recycle.''' |
− | :* SODIMMS (Laptop) - '''Take to "Laptop Incoming RAM" bin in Laptop Build''' | + | :* SODIMMS (Laptop) - '''Take to "Laptop Incoming RAM" bin in Laptop Build.''' |
− | :* SDRAM - '''Set aside to sort by speed and capacity''' | + | :* SDRAM - '''Set aside to sort by speed and capacity.''' |
− | :* DDR - '''Set aside to sort by speed and capacity''' | + | :* DDR - '''Set aside to sort by speed and capacity.''' |
− | :* DDR2 - '''Set aside to sort by size speed and capacity''' | + | :* DDR2 - '''Set aside to sort by size speed and capacity.''' |
− | :* DDR3 - '''Store in TARDIS until a test board is available''' | + | :* DDR3 - '''Store in TARDIS until a test board is available.''' |
− | :* Other - There may be '''Printer RAM''' or other types of RAM or small cards that may or may not have a use. '''Ask instructor''' | + | :* Other - There may be '''Printer RAM''' or other types of RAM or small cards that may or may not have a use. '''Ask instructor.''' |
:'''2. Sort for ECC''' | :'''2. Sort for ECC''' | ||
− | :* Separate out '''all''' ECC RAM from the SDRAM, DDR, and DDR2 that has been retained for further processing - '''take to "ECC Incoming RAM" bin in Server Build''' | + | :* Separate out '''all''' ECC RAM from the SDRAM, DDR, and DDR2 that has been retained for further processing - '''take to "ECC Incoming RAM" bin in Server Build.''' |
:'''3. Sort by Speed''' | :'''3. Sort by Speed''' | ||
:* SDRAM - | :* SDRAM - | ||
− | :::PC 100 - '''Automatic Recycle''' | + | :::PC 66 - '''Automatic Recycle.''' |
− | :::PC 133 - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC 100 - '''Automatic Recycle.''' |
+ | :::PC 133 - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' | ||
:*DDR - | :*DDR - | ||
:::PC 1600 (200 MHz) - '''Only two examples have ever been received - Recycle'''. | :::PC 1600 (200 MHz) - '''Only two examples have ever been received - Recycle'''. | ||
− | :::PC 2100 (266 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC 2100 (266 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC 2700 (333 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC 2700 (333 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC 3200 (400 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC 3200 (400 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
:*DDR2 - | :*DDR2 - | ||
− | :::PC2 3200 (400 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC2 3200 (400 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC2 4200 (533 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC2 4200 (533 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC2 5300 (667 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC2 5300 (667 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC2 6400 (800 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC2 6400 (800 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
− | :::PC2 8500 (1066 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size''' | + | :::PC2 8500 (1066 MHz) - '''Set aside to sort by size.''' |
:::PC2 9600 (1200 MHz) - '''None has been received as yet. Store in TARDIS until a test board is available. | :::PC2 9600 (1200 MHz) - '''None has been received as yet. Store in TARDIS until a test board is available. | ||
:'''4. Sort by Capacity''' | :'''4. Sort by Capacity''' | ||
:*SDRAM - | :*SDRAM - | ||
− | :::32 | + | :::32 thru 128 MB - '''Automatic Recycle'''. |
− | :::256 | + | :::256, 512 MB, & 1 GB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board.''' |
:*DDR - | :*DDR - | ||
− | :::128, 256, 512 MB, & 1 or 2 GB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board''' | + | :::128, 256, 512 MB, & 1 or 2 GB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board.''' |
:*DDR2 - | :*DDR2 - | ||
− | :::256 & 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board''' | + | :::256 & 512 MB, 1 or 2 GB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board.''' |
:'''5. Unspecified speed and/or capacity''' | :'''5. Unspecified speed and/or capacity''' | ||
:Frequently RAM will not be labeled as to speed or capacity by the manufacturer. In such cases it is necessary to determine these characteristics by other means. | :Frequently RAM will not be labeled as to speed or capacity by the manufacturer. In such cases it is necessary to determine these characteristics by other means. | ||
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::*Wait for screen to display "INNOVENTIONS". | ::*Wait for screen to display "INNOVENTIONS". | ||
::*Press blue button (F1). | ::*Press blue button (F1). | ||
− | ::*If display ("Basic Test") indicates speed less than 133 MHz - '''Automatic Recycle''' | + | ::*If display ("Basic Test") indicates speed less than 133 MHz - '''Automatic Recycle.''' |
− | ::*If display ("Basic Test") indicates capacity less than 32X64 (256 MB - see chart on test device for other equivalents) - '''Automatic recycle''' | + | ::*If display ("Basic Test") indicates capacity less than 32X64 (256 MB - see chart on test device for other equivalents) - '''Automatic recycle.''' |
− | ::*If display goes past "Basic Test" - '''press blue F1 button until "Basic Test" is displayed''' | + | ::*If display goes past "Basic Test" - '''press blue F1 button until "Basic Test" is displayed.''' |
− | ::*If display will not hold on "Basic Test" or error message is displayed - '''Automatic recycle''' | + | ::*If display will not hold on "Basic Test" or error message is displayed - '''Automatic recycle.''' |
::*If speed and capacity can be determined, and both meet specification - | ::*If speed and capacity can be determined, and both meet specification - | ||
− | ::::'''Press red button (On/Off) to turn off test device''' | + | ::::'''Press red button (On/Off) to turn off test device.''' |
− | ::::'''Remove RAM''' | + | ::::'''Remove RAM.''' |
− | ::::'''Label with speed and capacity''' | + | ::::'''Label with speed and capacity.''' |
− | ::::'''Stack in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board'''. | + | ::::'''Stack in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board.''' |
− | + | :*DDR - | |
+ | ::*Use a test board. Several boards give an accurate reading regarding capacity and speed. | ||
+ | ::::'''Load a single stick.''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Power on at the power supply.''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Wait until the system enters "MemTest".''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Read the capacity and speed from the display.''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Power off at the power supply.''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Remove the stick.''' | ||
+ | ::::'''Label and stack in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board.''' | ||
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| Pair the Device || | | Pair the Device || |
Revision as of 14:23, 1 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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