"Arlen Holder" wrote in message ...

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Arlen,

When running memory tests and using your numbering of the modules (1,2,3,4
left to right) you should use two modules that are in the same channel.
i.e. 1 & 3, or 2 & 4 when testing individual channels. The slots are color
coded - or should be but if not just use the above. MemTest86 will tell you
what is what.

If it ran all night without errors using the Windows memory test then I
would stuff all the memory back in and run MemTest86 and see how it fails.
You really can have intermittent bits only when all 4 memory modules are in
place - I know that for fact. The tests used in MemTest86 fully exercise
the memory sticks according to testing standards which are explained on
their site and they have years of experience. Never been refused a warranty
claim when I've run MemTest86 according to the sites instructions.

So test all 4 sticks, then 2 sticks in slots 1 & 3, then remove those and
put the remaining sticks into slots 2 & 4 noting the results. That
maintains the original sequence they were in to begin with and if there are
really intermittent failures, the "Hammer Test" as it's called, will find
them best when all 4 sticks are installed. Other tests run harmonic tests
that repeat specific patterns at various frequencies so the number of slots
being tested can affect results. Go for the gold, then narrow down the
testing sequence to insure you find all errors.

Your memory has a limited lifetime warranty
https://info.patriotmemory.com/warra...ametechlab.com


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Bob S