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Windows XP fails ECC test?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by canute, 2005/07/23.

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  1. 2005/07/23
    canute

    canute Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have run PC beginner Utilities Suite 2005 to test my system and it reports that ECC test fails everytime.
    Can someone tell me what this is and if I can, or need, to fix it.

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  2. 2005/07/23
    bluzkat

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    canute,

    I believe that 'ECC' error is related to your RAM (memory). Microsoft has a pretty good 'memory tester'. You can find it HERE . Follow the instructions provided.
    Post back with the results if you have more questions.

    B :cool:
     
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  4. 2005/07/25
    PeteC

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    Not all memory is ECC (Error correcting) and not all motherboards will accept it.

    If you want to put your mind at rest download Everest and go to Motherboard > SPD where the details of your RAM modules should be shown and look under Error Detection Method.
     
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  5. 2005/07/26
    mattman

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    Your motherboard manual will tell you whether it runs ECC or non-ECC memory modules. It may have the "wrong" memory installed or the Utilities Suite 2005 may be testing for the wrong type of memory.

    If your system seems relatively stable I would not worry. If it seems to be having problems with some programs, do the diagnostics that Mr B suggested.

    Software diagnostics can often misread the system because there are so many different pieces of hardware on different motherboards. There may be diagnostics utilities at the motherboard manufacturers website.

    Matt
     
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