memtest86 problem

[MaFia JaK]

i download memtest86 and extracted to my d partition then inserted a floppy and ran install.bat seemed to install fine. then i booted up and it started to scan and first time it hung on test 2 at 29% second time at 32%, any idea why?

[Rapmaster]

Hmm not sure. It could indicate a hardware problem... (overheating, CPU problem or memory.)

Here's another memory tool: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

[MaFia JaK]

that link doesnt work for me, is that a link to microsoft memory diagnostic tool?

[Rapmaster]

Not sure why it doesn't work for you... but yes thats it.

[MaFia JaK]

ok i ran it and it completed all 6 tests no problem, no errors. ran memtest86 after that and froze at 32% again. is it just a problem with memtest? do both programs do the same thing?

[Train]

From my point of view, the memory would be replaced as fast as I could do it. Either program finds errors, and not completing is a error in my book, and I trashcan the ram.

[DrMDJ]

One/another possibility... Having "USB Legacy Support" enabled in the bios has been reported to cause memtest86 hangs.

[MaFia JaK]

well the ram seems to be running fine, no program crashes, programs open fast. i just wanted to make sure. i think u have it DrMDJ. i will double check and get acj but i am pretty sure i do have legacy support enabled, do i need to leave it enabled?

[Train]

I would disable it and try it. I hope you are not using USB KB or mouse. Is yes, they use PS2 items or the PS2 adapter.

[MaFia JaK]

yes i am using a usb keyboard and mouse

[DrMDJ]

It's up to you whether you want to permanently disable "USB Legacy support". I was only suggesting to have it disabled whenever you happen to run memtest86.