Re: [nlug] Re: Memory tester

If you don't turn on quick boot the BIOS POST also contains some very-very minimal memory test. On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Tilghman Lesher wrote: > Well, there are embedded processors on motherboards already, such as > the Northbridge and Southbridge. They simply

Re: [nlug] Re: Memory tester

Well, there are embedded processors on motherboards already, such as the Northbridge and Southbridge. They simply aren't general-purpose CPUs; they're custom processors that perform specific tasks. It should not be surprising that a vendor (in this case, Dell) has included a diagnostic unit

Re: [nlug] Re: Memory tester

That suggests there is probably some subordinate CPU on board, to get that far. On September 13, 2017 11:44:44 AM Tilghman Lesher wrote: The strange thing is that the computer has front-panel diagnostic codes, and it did show me a diagnostic code. The problem was that

Re: [nlug] Re: Memory tester

The strange thing is that the computer has front-panel diagnostic codes, and it did show me a diagnostic code. The problem was that the diagnostic code that it showed me was not listed in the manual. Those codes are amazing: something's wrong, but we won't tell you what it is. On Wed, Sep 13,

Re: [nlug] Re: Memory tester

So this was the computer version of "If I only had a brain", from the Wizard of Oz? On September 13, 2017 8:15:10 AM Tilghman Lesher wrote: A followup, with a resolution. As it turns out, my memory was just fine. The problem was that a place had shipped me a computer

[nlug] Re: Memory tester

A followup, with a resolution. As it turns out, my memory was just fine. The problem was that a place had shipped me a computer without a CPU. Now that a CPU is in place, it works great. My mishap was a flood that took out the motherboard (and possibly the power supply). Memory, CPU, video