December 15, 2011

How can I test my memory to determine if it is bad?

Answer:
Bad memory can cause an assortment of different issues on your computer. Below are just a few of the possible issues you may encounter. It is important to remember that the below issues can also be caused by more than just bad memory.

1.) Computer does not boot, instead you get a beep code.
Beep Code
Descriptions
1 short
DRAM refresh failure
2 short
Parity circuit failure
3 short
Base 64K RAM failure
4 short
System timer failure
5 short
Process failure
6 short
Keyboard controller Gate A20 error
7 short
Virtual mode exception error
8 short
Display memory Read/Write test failure
9 short
ROM BIOS checksum failure
10 short
CMOS shutdown Read/Write error
11 short
Cache Memory error
1 long, 3 short
Conventional/Extended memory failure
1 long, 8 short
Display/Retrace test failed
2.)  Random computer crashes causing BSOD, General Protection Fault error    
       messages, Illegal Operations, Fatal Exceptions, etc.
3.)  Computer random reboots.
4.)  Installing Windows or another program fails.

Note: Before testing your memory, if you have recently added any new memory into the computer, we suggest you temporarily remove it to make sure it is not the cause of your issue. If the new memory is incompatible or bad, it will be the cause of your issue.

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