Re: FAULTY RAM

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From: Simon Slavin
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 1997 00:00

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In article <01bc2116$d5b5f480$LocalHost@default>,
"Carpy" <g.g...@ukonline.co.uk> wrote:

> I upgraded by a further 16mb recently (72pin EDO), and I am getting a lot
> of fatal exceptions and GPFaults.
> Is it DODGY RAM ??

Almost certainly.  These RAMs are very difficult to make consistantly.
I'd recommend you upgrade to core memory, thus ensuring that you can
see any faulty bits, and that you don't lose your program when you
turn your computer off.

> Are there any diagnostic programs that are reliable enough to check this ??

I always make sure I run ADVENT on any computer before it gets shipped.

Simon.
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