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Support Live Image Version 3.0 User's Guide

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Running memory test

Memtest86+ is used to find memory errors by using advanced algorithms that are effective at detecting memory errors. Memtest86+ tests all available memory.

When Memtest86+ starts, it displays details about the system configuration and then begins the test. The test continues to run until the program execution is interrupted.

Memtest86+ executes a series of numbered test sections to check for errors. The time required to check for all errors varies depending on CPU speed, memory speed, and memory size. If memory errors are detected, they are displayed on the screen. The default error reporting mode displays a detailed summary of all errors.

  1. Boot the system by using the DOS-Based Memtest86+ Utility (Dell 12G-14G servers) option.
    Memtest86+ runs automatically.
  2. To view the configuration command menu, press C.
    The following options are displayed in the configuration command menu:
    • (1) Test Selection
    • (2) Address Range
    • (3) Error Report Mode
    • (4) Core Selection
    • (5) Refresh Screen
    • (6) Display DMI Data
    • (7) Display SPD Data
    • (0) Continue

    The following options are available while MemTest86+ runs:

    • ESC — Press ESC to exit Memtest86+ and restart the system
    • C — Press C to view the configuration menu
    • SP — Press spacebar to stop the scrolling of error messages.
    • CR — Press Enter to enable the scrolling of error messages.

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