On 9/13/08 11:18 AM, insightinmind of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > > I've got some bad RAM somewhere in one of my Macs ... what is the state > of the art in locating it? > > OS X or OS 9? > > Rember? other? > > Be nice to have an app say Memory Stick in RAM Slot 2 is returning > inconsistent R/W results ... > > something like that ... > > or is 50:50 and/or random style removal / replacement, then continue to > run and see if kernal panics or App Crashes continue ... the next best > way? > > Bill Connelly > Musician and Painter > artsite: http://mysite.verizon.net/moonstoneartstudio/ > myspace.com: http://www.myspace.com/moonstoneartstudio
Hi Bill, To this day, I still like the old sure-fire method. Presuming that each individual RAM module is sufficient to mount the OS, then - strip the Ram sticks down to one-at-a-time, and boot up. If it's bad, you'll know! If it does by chance boot and you are still suspicious, I have also tried this: (again, presuming your RAM sticks are sufficient to mount the OS). Try installing OS X on a small HD with the one RAM stick in place - an "improper" (as in failed) install will always be the result with bad RAM. I know, it takes a while, but at least you'll know for sure. I too would be interested in a utility that gave one an iron-clad, reliable report on your RAM. I do know that Tech Tool Pro is NOT that utility (i.e., their tech support has reported to me that a "good RAM report" from a TTP diagnostic is not a guarantee that the RAM is indeed not bad). HTH, Dana --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
