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::::*If something other than a bad bank or banks is suspected, ie. video or network issues, ask an instructor. | ::::*If something other than a bad bank or banks is suspected, ie. video or network issues, ask an instructor. | ||
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+ | ::*'''For the duration of the testing process - ''' | ||
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+ | ::::'''Check on the progress of the testing process.''' | ||
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+ | ::::*The time necessary to complete the testing process can vary greatly, depending on the capacity and speed of the RAM that has been loaded, the FSB (Front Side Bus) speed of the CPU or other factors specific to the test board. The time can be less than one hour, with low capacity and or high speed, or can take an incredibly long time with high capacity and low speed (2 GB of SDRAM at 133 MHz can take nearly 24 hours). Generally an average load of around 1 GB of DDR or DDR2 will take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours. | ||
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+ | ::::*A complete testing process consists of three passes, labeled 0-2. | ||
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+ | ::::*Each pass consists of eight tests, labeled 1-8. | ||
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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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+ | ::::'''Watch for indications of failure, as indicated above, and correct as necessary.''' | ||
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Revision as of 13:57, 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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