memory Errors using memtest on 2 lots of RAM

[newora]

Hi There, I wonder if soembody could please give me an option.

I have now had 2 lots of memory modules put into my PC (P4 3Ghz using a Foxconn 661FX7MF motherboard) and I still have a problem with the PC just rebooting itself wihtout any warning.

When I run memtest and the Microsoft memory checking utility windiag, they both report errors in the memory. I initially had 2 modules of 256MB and then changed to 1 1GB and I still get errors. I have reset the BIOS congiguation on both ocassions, just to be sure.

I am now wondering if the motherboard has a problem?

All of this started by the fact that Windows would just reboot without warning at least once a day and the mini dump file pointed to a RAM problem (bug check code of 1000000a).

I can take the PC back to the suplier, but they are not very local to me now that I have moved,but I was wondering wether the memory testing utilities such as memtest where actually OK to use with the P4 3GHz prcessors.

Any opinions wpould be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[franklin97355]

I have never had problems with memtest but I've never run it on a p4. I would say you have a bad mobo but the problem could be something else like a powersupply dropping out. I'd take it back while that is still an option then you will know for sure.

The answer has always been 42

 

[stduc]

I had a similar problem and fixed it by changing stuff like the prefetch time and wait clocks in the BIOS. I can't remember exactly what I did though. I do recall it took a lot of fiddling with BIOS parameters and running memtest for for about a week! I didn't have any other option though as nothing was under guarantee.

I would do what franklin says though & take it back if you can.

 

[electronicsfreak]

Before running test they should be configured correctly in bios to there specifications. Also when testing only test one chip at a time. Otherwords have only one chip on the motherboard at a time when testing. Once both of those are followed and you still get errors then the chip is bad and should be rma'd.

 

[newora]

Hi Guys,

Many thanks for the replies - just got back from the PC supplier - they have replaced the motherboard and now memtest works fine (as does the Microsoft Windiag utility). Thus at least I now know that they work OK on Pentium P4's.

Right on with some development,now my PC is not rebooting as and when it likes!!

Thanks again.

 

[electronicsfreak]

Explain further the rebooting problem and we will assist from there.

 

[newora]

After the motherboard change everything appears to be OK - the PC has not rebooted itself yet anyway.

Thanks again for the help / ideas.

 

[electronicsfreak]

oh ok i misunderstood the post lol thought you were saying the new board was rebooting randomly lol. sorry about that.