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:::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 - | ||
+ | :::32, 64, & 128 MB - '''Automatic Recycle'''. | ||
+ | :::256 & 512 MB - '''Stack by capacity in designated area on table (orange label) to be loaded into test board'''. | ||
+ | :*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'''. | ||
+ | :*DDR2 - | ||
+ | :::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''' | ||
+ | :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. | ||
+ | :*SDRAM - | ||
+ | ::*Insert RAM into the test device in front of monitor (SIMM Check II). | ||
+ | ::*Push red button(On/Off) to power on. | ||
+ | ::*Wait for screen to display "INNOVENTIONS". | ||
+ | ::*Press blue button (F1). | ||
+ | ::*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 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 speed and capacity can be determined, and both meet specification - | ||
+ | ::::'''Press red button (On/Off) to turn off test device'''. | ||
+ | ::::'''Remove RAM'''. | ||
+ | ::::'''Label with speed and capacity'''. | ||
+ | ::::'''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 14:47, 29 June 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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