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Old 07-02-2006, 09:14 PM   #1
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linux BadRAM VMWare and Windows


okay, I have been plauged with "bad RAM" for some time. I upgrade and add more ram and the old module "fails". I upgrade and replace an old module and the new one "fails"

I have heard of BadRAM for linux where you can use memtest86 to find the "BadRAM" and enter it into your kernel args. what if I was to use linux (any distro, not choosy) run memtest86, lock out the Bad RAM with the BadRam module kernel arguments and then run Windows from within a VMWare virtual machine? Assuming that I am running a linux distro and only VMWare with it tweaked full would this lock out the bad emmroy from windows so I can avoide the Blue Screen of Death?

Icedentally I run 5 machines at home.

Mac OSX 10.2
CentOS 4
Ubuntu (Kubuntu Most recent as of this post, just installed)
Windows XP Home x 2

All but the Win machines are pretty flawless in operation but I need to have ONE Win machine for various reasons.

Thank you for your help!!

-Jered
 
Old 07-03-2006, 01:07 AM   #2
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Memory corruption comes up if you set the memory bus too agressive. You could have power supply problems with out ever knowing it. I recommend buying ECC memory if your computer supports it. ECC memory only costs 10 to 20 US dollars more than non-ECC memory. Parity memory costs double.

memtest86 is run outside of Linux and Windows. It is stand alone that is run from either a floppy or optical disc like a CD or DVD. If memtest86 has detected an error in a certain bank and you selected fail-safe settings in the BIOS, put the memory in a different bank and try again. If the memory fails in all banks, then it is bad memory and it have to be returned. Keep in mind memory has a lifetime warrenty, so you may want to go through the RMA service for your memory.

Buy named brand memory instead of unknown brands.
 
  


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