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::*Set the KVM channel to the corresponding number or letter of the test board (orange label w/ arrow on power supply). | ::*Set the KVM channel to the corresponding number or letter of the test board (orange label w/ arrow on power supply). | ||
− | + | '''3. Observe boot-up process''' | |
− | :: | + | ::*The system should go through a boot up process appropriate to that particular board and its corresponding BIOS version and arrive at the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP followed by a spinning slash mark). |
− | :: | + | ::*Changes in total RAM capacity, lack of balance across channels, or issues peculiar to a particular board (eg. "System Fan Not Functioning") may result in the appearance of a prompt message directing you to hit a function key (F1, F2, or F4), ESC, or "any key". in order to continue. '''Do so.''' The system should then continue on to DHCP. |
− | :: | + | ::*Some boards, for whatever reason, may require you to pass through the BIOS. Simply hit the key indicated by the prompt message, hit ESC, and then hit Enter. The system should then continue on to DHCP. |
− | :: | + | ::*Following the completion of DHCP the system should arrive at a program called MemTest without any additional manipulation. |
− | + | '''4. Observe MemTest''' | |
− | :: | + | ::*This will be a blue screen with white lettering (occasionally monochrome) that will provide information about the RAM being tested (and the CPU as well). |
− | :: | + | ::*A box (outlined in white, dotted lines) in the upper right hand corner will indicate '''"Pass %"''', '''"Test %"''', '''"Test #"''', '''"Testing"''', and '''"Pattern"''' ('''"Testing" and "Pattern" are not relevant for now). This will indicated what point in the progress each pass and test has been achieved. |
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+ | ::*A line labeled "Settings", beginning on the far left of the screen, will provide information about RAM speed and "latency" (latency is not relevant for now). '''RAM speed is not present in all versions of MemTest.''' | ||
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+ | ::*A row of column headings will appear about halfway down the screen and extend all the way across. Only '''"WallTime"''', '''"Cached"''', and '''"Pass"''' are relevant. | ||
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+ | ::::'''WallTime''' indicates how much time has elapsed since MemTest began. | ||
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+ | ::::'''Cached''' indicates how much total RAM has been loaded onto the board. | ||
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+ | ::::'''Pass''' indicates what pass the testing process is on. | ||
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+ | ::*Each pass consists of eight tests, labeled 1-8. | ||
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+ | ::*A complete testing process consists of three passes, labeled 0-2. | ||
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+ | ::::MemTest will continue to run indefinitely until is manually discontinued. | ||
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+ | ::::If the pass number is 3 or greater, the testing process is complete. | ||
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Revision as of 12:34, 6 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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