RAM Test

[stelch]

Hi
How can I test if my RAM is working OK? I have 2 Kingston 512MB 400MHz DDR. Are there any tests I can do?

Stelios

 

[RealBlackStuff]

get memtest86 from www.memtest.org
That makes a self-booting floppy which tests your memory thoroughly.
Let it run 6-8 cycles

 

[stelch]

Thanks for the info but I don't know whitch one to download from the list below. Can you help? I couldn't find any Readme file for instructions of what do do.

Stelios

Here is some pre-compiled distributions of memtest86+. Memtest86+ comes in three different way, first is a pre-build bootable ISO, second is a bootable binary and third an installable package for creating a bootable floppy. Third version are compressed in .zip and .tar.gz.

** Memtest86+ V1.55 (03/28/2005) **

Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.gz)
Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)


Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable Binary (.gz)
Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable Binary (.zip)


Download - Pre-Compiled EXE file for USB Key (Pure DOS)


Download - Pre-Compiled package for Floppy (DOS - Win)

 

[Nodsu]

If you want to use a floppy disk then the last one. If you prefer a CD then the second one.

 

[vnf4ultra]

While looking for memtest, I found this.
http://hcidesign.com/memtest/
It isn't what you're talking about when you say memtest is it?
Is it any good?

 

[andygibbs]

no, thats not the memtest they were talking about. This memtest that you've linked to runs under windows whereas the one mentioned above runs from a bootable floppy or cd. I haven't tried the one that you linked to, but the memtest mentioned above seems to work quite well, although it does take a while to complete each test. Why not try downloading a copy to try it out?