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| '''Test''' || Test the sorted RAM in the wall-mounted test boards as follows: | | '''Test''' || Test the sorted RAM in the wall-mounted test boards as follows: | ||
+ | '''1. Select''' | ||
+ | :*Select the RAM to be loaded according to the following criteria: | ||
+ | ::::'''Must''' all be of the '''same type'''. | ||
+ | ::::'''Must''' all be of the '''same speed'''. | ||
+ | ::::'''May''' be of '''mixed size'''; ie. 256 and 512, etc. | ||
+ | ::::'''Should''' be '''balanced by size''' across channels (most test boards are "Dual Channel"); ie. 512 MB in channels 0 & 2 and 256 MB in channels 1 & 3 (see "Load"). | ||
+ | ::::'''Should''' be all of the '''same brand or paired by brand''', if possible, for compatibility and to resolve "latency" issues (particularly with DDR2). | ||
+ | :::'''Balance and brand''' can be worked around if single sticks are all that are available (see "Boot Up"). | ||
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+ | :::*Channels are generally designated 0, 1, 2, & 3 moving inboard [closest to the CPU] to outboard [farthest from the CPU]) | ||
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| Pair the Device || | | Pair the Device || |
Revision as of 12:50, 2 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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