Tom ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote: > >I have to disagree about memtest86 being "a very lite weight test". > >It is one of the more extensive memory tests software packages out > >there. This is especially true is you let it run through several > >passes. You can get a better test of the memory modules with a > >high-end memory tester. (Hardware tester you put the memory in.) > >But these testers do not find problems that only show up when the > >memory is in the machine. (Bad MB trace, bad or dirty socket, etc.) > > > >Mikkel > I find myself in _rare_ disagreement with you on this Mikkel. > There is no such thing as a memory test, except on purpose built, > very expensive hardware equipment like you mentioned. Software > tests, like memtest86, rely on the cpu/cache/ram/buses/motherboard > operating as a whole, an don't rule out errors attributable to just > the ram sticks. They, software tests, also will too often pass > marginal to even faulty systems. > http://archives.mandrivalinux.com/newbie/2003-08/msg02167.php > > A better test, that runs when the complete system is up (lvl 3), > even with X runnin (lvl 5), is mprime's torture test. > ftp://mersenne.org/gimps/mprime2414.tar.gz Run it in your home will give this a try, I did put the _new_ sticks in my main box, same MB, to test each one, successfully. I haven't run any memory testers on them tho'. The new box is up and running well now, thanks for all the help/advice ;)
> dir (preferably in /home/<user>/bin/mprime so it'll be in your > path) an run 'mprime -m'. Then choose 17 (torture test) from the > menu. It should run for hours, but if it aborts on "hardware > errors", you have faulty cpu/cache/ram/motherboard, or the > configuration of any part of the system. Usually the motherboard > (memory controller), overly optimistic ram timings, or just plain > marginal hardware (ready made or laptop, any "brand"). Thanks for the advice guys, havent had time to plugin the server. but the PSU has dust on both fans and even the case fans. As Anne mentioned was a problem she had. I am getting a "as static free environment as I can" an prepare for some cleaning. I did get a tester and the lil _green_ light came on for the new PSU and even the server one, 8) and I tested the voltage to be sure, seems to be ok, we'll see. Thx again. -- RickS "It is only by doing things others have not that one can advance." - General George S. Patton ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
