On 21 Dec 00 at 20:26, Hobart Floyt wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good diagnostic program?
> [...] I especially need a> good one to test the ram, [...]
Not recommend, as I just found out about it.
Not tried it my self yet:
DOCMEMORY. <http://www.simmtester.com>
free for a limited period of time only (for how long?):
>From the manual (pdf file):
#quote:
1.0 Introduction
DocMemory PC Diagnostic Software is affordable and user friendly
DOS based memory-testing software. Designed to uncover all
possible memory problems without removable of physical memory
from the PC System. Application is menu with easy interface to
mouse and keyboard functions. Different and new test patterns are
constantly employed to capture wide range of memory defects that
surface within the memory modules, be it a FastPage Mode, EDO,
SDRAM or future RAMBUS and DDR memory modules. The software is
applicable PC system using Intel or compatible processor from the
basic 386 to the latest Pentium-based PC , AMD `s Athlon PC and
Cyrix System
2.0 Installation
DocMemory is available as a download from the CST website
http://www.simmtester.com or http://www.docmemory.com. User
needs only to execute the filename "install.exe" and a setup
instruction menu will be displayed. Select "make bootable A:"
option and insert a blank diskette into drive A: CAUTION:
#unquote
But notice, even if this is DOS sofware, you need Windows!! (sigh) to
create the boot disk:
#quote:
Ensure you are in Microsoft Window Win3.1 or Win95 and Win98
environment. Other Win Operating Systems such as Window NT and
Window 2000 will not work properly. Also ensure the diskette in
the floppy does not contain important data, as the installation
routine will perform a format operation on the diskette.
Upon installation completion, reboot the computer with the
bootable diskette inside drive A: and you are ready to start the
testing.
3. Quick Start
Upon start-up, DocMemory will prompt user with two-test option
to choose, select "Burn-In Test" or a Quick Test [...]
If user selects < Burnt-In Test >, the software execute a
continuous "Burnt-In Test" operation with the entire test
pattern enabled. If the < Quick-Test > are selected the entire
test will complete in one cycle or 1 Loop.
#unquote
All the best,
Bjorn
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