Re: How can I test my RAM?

From: Yves Leclerc (yleclercNOSPAM_at_maysys.com)
Date: 12/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:15:35 -0500

Yes! Download Memtest'86. It will create a special diskette which will
allow your to boot your PC and do a complete memory test.

"OM" <OM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> My PC reboots for no apparent reason.
> I've traced the probelm down to be a problem with the RAM.
> I have 2 512MB modules.
> I've tested each of them on their own with the PC and they both work fine.
>
> Are there any tests I can do with both modules intogether?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> OM
>

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