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::'''Red Screen - ''' here there is an important clue. | ::'''Red Screen - ''' here there is an important clue. | ||
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::::'''Test and Pass''' will indicate at what point in the testing process the failure occurred. If it occurs early (eg. pass 0, test 1), all well and good. If it occurs deeper in the testing process, it may be that a failing stick will begin testing well and then fail, making it more difficult to identify. | ::::'''Test and Pass''' will indicate at what point in the testing process the failure occurred. If it occurs early (eg. pass 0, test 1), all well and good. If it occurs deeper in the testing process, it may be that a failing stick will begin testing well and then fail, making it more difficult to identify. |
Revision as of 12:09, 9 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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