Windows Memory Diagnostic - Interpret Output

[TheScullster]

Slightly OT

I am running the windows memory diagnostic program after repeated crashes.
The display shows:

Pass Test Cache
52 LRAND On Failed
52 Stride6 On Failed
52 WMATS+ On Failed
52 WINVC On Active


What does all this mean?
Are the failures occurring in the external RAM, on chip cache or what?
Can anyone help me with the operation/interpretation of this lot please?


TIA

Phil

 

[Dave Patrick]

This link may help.

http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp#top

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| Slightly OT
|
| I am running the windows memory diagnostic program after repeated crashes.
| The display shows:
|
| Pass Test Cache
| 52 LRAND On Failed
| 52 Stride6 On Failed
| 52 WMATS+ On Failed
| 52 WINVC On Active
|
|
| What does all this mean?
| Are the failures occurring in the external RAM, on chip cache or what?
| Can anyone help me with the operation/interpretation of this lot please?
|
|
| TIA
|
| Phil
|
|

 

[TheScullster]

Thanks Dave

The plot has thickened somewhat.
Using the guide you suggested, I managed to run the memory checker but
strange things happened!

If I had RAM in slots 1 and 2, then slot 2 showed bad memory.
If I switch the RAM around, the error still shows as slot 2!

Tried moving both RIMMS to slots 3 and 4 and the same thing happened ie
didn't matter which RIMM was in which slot (3 or 4), the error showed as
slot 4.

Also there were some blanking RIMMS or similar (like RIMMS without chips on
just the gold contacts). These has to be installed in the otherwise vacant
slots to avoid errors.

Is this a MOBO thing?

TIA

Phil

 

[Ron Martell]

Thanks Dave

The plot has thickened somewhat.
Using the guide you suggested, I managed to run the memory checker but
strange things happened!

If I had RAM in slots 1 and 2, then slot 2 showed bad memory.
If I switch the RAM around, the error still shows as slot 2!

Tried moving both RIMMS to slots 3 and 4 and the same thing happened ie
didn't matter which RIMM was in which slot (3 or 4), the error showed as
slot 4.

Also there were some blanking RIMMS or similar (like RIMMS without chips on
just the gold contacts). These has to be installed in the otherwise vacant
slots to avoid errors.

Is this a MOBO thing?

The general rule when moving items from one slot to another is that if
the problem stays with the slot then the problem is with the slot. If
the problem moves with the item then the problem is with the item.

In this instance your memory problems stay with the slot, regardless
of which module is inserted in that slot. That indicates that the
problem is with the slot (motherboard). You could try cleaning the
slot with compressed air but if that doesn't work then it is probably
time for a new motherboard.

And as you are using RIMM modules it will probably be quite difficult
to find a new motherboard that will accept your existing RAM unless
you can get one from the original manufacturer (Dell?) or find one on
eBay.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada