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DOA Ram?

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Hey guys,

I just received some RAM from another member here and when I tested out both, the screen output was blank. When I tested the "working" one everything worked as normal.

However, when the 'bad" one was tested, it reverted to the same thing as when two were tested. Now, I understood that if RAM was BAD, it wouldn't even turn on.

So what going on?
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I would make sure you are setting all the timings and voltages to whatever the manufacturer recommends. Then, install one stick and run memtest to see if it passes. If so, repeat with the other stick. I usually do 3-4 passes of memtest.
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Originally Posted by dralb View Post
I would make sure you are setting all the timings and voltages to whatever the manufacturer recommends. Then, install one stick and run memtest to see if it passes. If so, repeat with the other stick. I usually do 3-4 passes of memtest.
Is memtest86+ done in Windows?
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Is memtest86+ done in Windows?

No. It is done at boot-up. Some BIOS's have it integrated. If not, you need to create a CD or zip to boot to to run it.

http://www.memtest86.com/download.html
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Is memtest86+ done in Windows?
Theres one built into vista i know and then theres this one, http://www.memtest86.com/
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Found it...

Memory diagnostics tool

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EDIT: See you guys soon...
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Found it...

Memory diagnostics tool

Thanks +1 rep

EDIT: See you guys soon...
Thx, try clearing your cmos
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I fail...

I cleared my CMOS, attempted to boot up and it worked!
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CMOS - The Virtual Laxative
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