Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
The following steps enable you to effectively test and troubleshoot your system RAM.
Figure 6.17
provides a boiled-down procedure to help you step through the process
quickly.
Figure 6.17
Testing and troubleshooting memory.
First, let's cover the memory-testing and troubleshooting procedures.
1.
Power up the system and observe the POST. If the POST completes with no errors,
basic memory functionality has been tested. If errors are encountered, go to the defect
isolation procedures.
