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July 22nd, 2022 03:00

DS 07/22: How can you check your systems RAM for problems, without using Dell Diagnostics?

Other than using Dell Diagnostics, what method would you use to check your systems RAM for problems?

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July 22nd, 2022 15:00

One stick at a time in the 1st DIMM slot.  If none works, try a known working stick in all of the DIMMS in case of bad DIMM(s).

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July 22nd, 2022 16:00

@Dell-Jordan 

F12  EPSA diagnostics

Test each dimm in slot 1 seperately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOzeDAMcSgU

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (WMD) is a built-in memory tool of Windows,
and it is available in Windows 7 , 8, 10, 11
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is an excellent free memory test program.
The tool is used for testing Random Access Memory (RAM) problems.


Open Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool through Run

Step 1: Press the Windows icon and the R key on the keyboard simultaneously.

Step 2: Type mdsched and then click OK.

WIN 7 8 10 11  mem diagWIN 7 8 10 11 mem diag

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