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Ram check(and, repair??...)Utilities...
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jaw69
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8. December 2008 @ 21:50 |
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I recently ran a few Ram check utilities and got the "fail" issues from what I've read on this pages forum. When I purchased these sticks, they came in "matched sets"--and were tested(which I paid in advance for..)Plus, these are "name brand" sticks which I researched
and made sure that they were reccomended by the manufacture of my
motherboard--prior to committing to any purchase.
I have had absolutely no problems with my system.
I only ran these programs based upon reccomendations/suggestions
from the techs' at the forum for the game that I was having problems with. Now, I'm not absolutely "sure" weather I really have a problem--or not..
What,if any are there programs that can acually "fix" and repair your ram within your system. I am running Windows XP Home Edition;but, with my recent upgrades I am capable of running a 64-bit operating system.
Joseph A. Williamson
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ddp
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8. December 2008 @ 22:27 |
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ram cannot be fixed by programs if there is a problem with them. are these new to the board or is this a new build of a computer? if new to the board then run those tests on your original ram to see if pass or fail. try the ram on another pc & test before & after that ram is installed to see what the programs say.
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jaw69
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8. December 2008 @ 23:27 |
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ddp,
No..this is not a new build. Prior to getting the ram I have,I reseached what ram was reccommended by the manufacturer of the motherboard. I then, made sure that whatever matched-sets I aquired were tested prior to having them shipped. This was done about 2 1/2 years ago. I just recently ran these ram checking programs;and, that is when I found an error comming up from testing them. I will do what I can for now;but, my options are limited.
Thank-you for you quick reply,
Joe
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10. December 2008 @ 21:58 |
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If there's an error, the RAM is faulty. You can't repair RAM with software unfortunately, it's time to buy new memory.
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jaw69
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11. December 2008 @ 05:52 |
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So,
What ram tester program(s) would you recommend,that give complete and concise informational results.
P.S.: these are duel "matching" sticks of ram, so I'm not sure just what the best way to test each of the four sticks;except, to take all but one stick out--and go from there.
Joe
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11. December 2008 @ 11:48 |
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memtest86 seems to be the standard test.
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ddp
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11. December 2008 @ 12:28 |
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jaw69
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11. December 2008 @ 16:54 |
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Two sticks gave one long beep..on boot. Both of them(individually).
I'll check what that error beep from windows means. I used the Microsoft ram tester---It works fast and tells you right away weather a stick is good or bad,and in my case--ONE long beep on boot, and wouldn't even get as far as the Microsoft program that was loaded in my floppy drive.
Now--let's see if--I can get replacements from OCZ!?
Joe
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ddp
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11. December 2008 @ 17:15 |
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try the ram in another pc & run the tests again to see if still get an error or not. is possible the ram does not like your board.
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jaw69
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11. December 2008 @ 17:45 |
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I had just got through e-mailing the company OCZ,prior to your last e-mail. If--- weather these two modules are actually defective(according to the Microsoft tests, they are...);and, what my one "long beep"off,then on error which checks to mean "Memory failure".
The Company OCZ should honor my request for replacement. And, I checked---they are under warrenty. They were bought as a "matched set",and I expect replacement of this set.
Now, the question is...will OCZ--do what is right for the customer.
Time will tell,
Joe
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