Bad Memory

nikbear · 02-04-11, 06:01 AM

I have two suspect RAM sticks of DDR2,2GB on each stick,is it ok to test them by putting 1 stick at a time in my puter in the first RAM slot on my board

I know on of them is causing BSOD,just not sure which one

the_tyrant · 02-04-11, 06:40 AM

can your computer even turn on?
tried memory testing software yet?
of course, if that don't work you can try unplugging 1 of them to test the other

nikbear · 02-04-11, 07:03 AM

Was just wondering if it will damage the board,only running the one stick in slot one

would make easier to narrow down which stick is flaky

strange thing is they don't BSOD straight away,they can be on for an hour before it happens

Gargamel · 02-04-11, 07:29 AM

Could be an overheating (faulty design if that), or just an address that doesn't get used till later.

If it boots with one stick, then definitely switch them out to see which ones fail.

But do as tyrant said too, get some software to scan the sticks.

nikbear · 02-04-11, 08:19 AM

Well its booted with the one stick,now to find out which it is

Awaiting the "BSOD Memory management"

MH · 02-04-11, 08:36 AM

Try checking the memory with some bootable memory test software.
Some times the memory fault can be at an adress rearly used by windows so hard to pinpoint.
Also check your cooling fans and correct placment of the CPU cooling block.

02-04-11, 06:01 AM	#1
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Bad Memory I have two suspect RAM sticks of DDR2,2GB on each stick,is it ok to test them by putting 1 stick at a time in my puter in the first RAM slot on my board I know on of them is causing BSOD,just not sure which one __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-04-11, 06:40 AM	#2
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	can your computer even turn on? tried memory testing software yet? of course, if that don't work you can try unplugging 1 of them to test the other __________________ My own open source project on Sourceforge OTP.net KGB grade encryption for the rest of us

02-04-11, 07:03 AM	#3
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Was just wondering if it will damage the board,only running the one stick in slot one would make easier to narrow down which stick is flaky strange thing is they don't BSOD straight away,they can be on for an hour before it happens __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-04-11, 07:29 AM	#4
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Could be an overheating (faulty design if that), or just an address that doesn't get used till later. If it boots with one stick, then definitely switch them out to see which ones fail. But do as tyrant said too, get some software to scan the sticks. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

02-04-11, 08:19 AM	#5
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Well its booted with the one stick,now to find out which it is Awaiting the "BSOD Memory management" __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-04-11, 08:36 AM	#6
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Try checking the memory with some bootable memory test software. Some times the memory fault can be at an adress rearly used by windows so hard to pinpoint. Also check your cooling fans and correct placment of the CPU cooling block.