[ale] Memory settings/was - Hardware problems continue

[Jim Seymour]

On Mon, Mar 22, 2004 at 05:01:29AM -0500, Jim Seymour wrote:
> On Sun, Mar 21, 2004 at 03:29:32PM -0500, Stephan Uphoff wrote:
> > 
> > http://www.memtest86.com/#trouble
> > ....
> > with an Athalon! On occasion test 5/8 errors will occur even with name brand memory
> > and a quality motherboard. These errors are legitimate and should be corrected.
> > ....
> > 

This appears to be where I am at this point. The system stayed up for 
about 31 hours before locking up. Running memtest86 with the latest 
memory settings has me down to only 6 errors (previous 15000+) during 
test #5 and eliminated the errors on all other tests. The documentation 
on memtest86 indicates a small number of errors are legitimate so it 
looks like my combo doesn't like one of its partners. I prefer to use 
PC3200 to leave me open for processor upgrade when the prices drop. Any 
suggestions from someone running an Athalon XP on PC3200? I'll be going 
with 2 512mb sticks again.

Thanks,

Jim