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| '''Label & Route''' || | | '''Label & Route''' || | ||
'''1. Label -''' | '''1. Label -''' | ||
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+ | :*Remove the tested RAM from the test boards. | ||
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+ | :*Power off at the switch on the power supply. | ||
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+ | :*Remove '''all''' RAM sticks and take them to the table to be labeled. | ||
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+ | :*'''If possible''', remove any old, handwritten labeling to avoid confusion. | ||
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+ | :*Label the sticks as follows: | ||
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+ | :::'''SDRAM -''' size and speed only. Eg. 256/133. | ||
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+ | :::'''DDR & DDR2 -''' type '''and''' size and speed. Eg. DDR2 512/667. | ||
+ | ::::DDR and DDR2 have more subtle visual cues (other than the label) and can be easily confused by after-testing users such as build. Therefore, it is '''highly advisable''' to make them as distinguishable as possible. | ||
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+ | :::'''Kit of 2 -''' 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. | ||
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+ | :*Try to be as consistent as possible in the placement of labels | ||
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| Configure Device for Input/Output || | | Configure Device for Input/Output || |
Revision as of 11:30, 8 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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