[ale] Ongoing problems solved, sort of

[Wandered Inn]

Downloaded it and ran it.  After shuffling a couple of sticks around,
nailed the bad one.  Thanks a bunch.  Now I just have to figure out how
to take them up on their 'life time warranty' (the memory company) 
Probably easier to just buy another....

Benjamin Scherrey wrote:
> 
> Check out
> http://www.metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/system/hardware/memtest86-1.4a.lsm
> which is where you'll find MemTest-86. This program can be booted via lilo
> or installed on a boot floppy (both are extremely easy to setup). It runs
> through a bunch of fairly intensive memory tests and completely takes over
> the computer (rebooting gets it back to you, however). It also turns the RAM
> cache (both L1 and L2) on and off (although one of my machines locks when
> turning off cache) so your machine really gets exercised. This should let
> you figure out which, if any, of your SIMMs has a problem. I actually had a
> situation where I had two different sets of RAM in one of my boxes that
> obviously had some kind of memory problem (random SIG11's during large
> compiles). Turned out that reordering the modules actually fixed the
> problem! Haven't had a problem since and I figured this out using MemTest.
> 
> Also, there is a store down the street from the Linux general store that can
> test SIMMs for you. I think they charge $2-7 per stick depending on the type
> of module it is. I'm sorry I can't remember its name now. The guys at LGS
> know it.
> 
>     Good luck & later,
> 
>         Ben Scherrey
> 
> Wandered Inn wrote:
> 
> > Does anyone know anywhere I can get memory tested?  I believe I've got a
> > defective 32m board.

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Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at denali.atlnet.com

You mean you paid MONEY for Service Pack '98????