Quality check of operative memory

Before you begin to address the issue of testing memory, you need to clearly understand and understand what it is. So, RAM is such a nonvolatile part of the system of common computer memory that stores all the commands and data necessary for the processor to perform operations directly. The most mandatory condition for RAM is its addressability, which means that every computer word necessarily has its own personal address.

In order for your device to work qualitatively and never let you down, you need a full scan of the RAM at least several times a year. Of course, some people, after reading this statement, immediately incur service centers, and will require a team of masters who can cope with this issue. But everything is not so terrible, as it seems at first glance. Each user of the PC, with the help of some instructions, is free to conduct such a test independently. We offer to disassemble this procedure using the example of the MemTest software.

First, I want to note that when you purchase a computer, the technical sheet attached to the device always indicates the amount of RAM that the user should know. For each individual device, it is different, and it is impossible to write off the faults precisely because your acquaintances had exactly the same problems. Memory testing is necessary for problems such as: often pop-up windows that indicate a write error (can not write) or a read error (can not read).

During this process, the system always hangs and the user is immediately given a blue screen, windows does not boot, the system is not reinstalled, and when you turn on your device, a new series of errors are issued. The question arises, how to test RAM? Most manufacturers of computer applications and programs have long developed a number of software products devoted to this issue. And many of them have already proven themselves, they are used by most repair teams. One of the best programs for testing memory is MemTest. In order for the RAM to be checked by this program, it must be written on any external media. Of course, it's better and better to use for this purpose bootable media (simply, a flash drive). It can be created using a special installer MemTest86 +.

Once you have installed the program on a flash card, you can go directly to the actual verification process. So, let's examine the question of how to test the RAM. In order for the process to start, it is necessary at the time of starting the computer, to indicate to him that the download will be from a flash drive. The flash drive is installed in the BOIS of the computer. In order to display this menu when the computer is turned on, you must press the "Delete" key at the very beginning of the device boot process. Your attention the system will provide a screen, with a blue background on which are the main items of the standard menu. Here you can see the amount of RAM. You need to select the "Boot" item, which shows the general boot sequence from all devices, so you need to put the flash drive on the top line.

After that you can exit BOIS, but you must save all the settings. After the computer is restarted , it will start and the RAM test will begin. If during the test the system displays positions that are highlighted in red, respectively, this indicates errors in the RAM, if there are no errors, then your computer is functioning normally. If you find at least one cell marked in red - you should carry the computer for repair.