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'''5. Monitor MemTest''' | '''5. Monitor MemTest''' | ||
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:::::One or more sticks and/or banks have failed. '''See "Remedies."''' | :::::One or more sticks and/or banks have failed. '''See "Remedies."''' | ||
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+ | ::::This can be tedious, time consuming, and tricky, but with the technology available it is the only way. | ||
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+ | ::::In the case of "Red Screen" there is an important clue. | ||
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+ | :::::The column headings in the red area (the bottom half of the MemTest screen) will change to indicate | ||
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Revision as of 11:28, 7 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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