[comp.sys.ibm.pc] Memory test software wanted

tindle@ms.uky.edu (Ken Tindle) (02/22/90)

I'm looking for pointers to a memory testing program that can be looped
to run indefinitely- I have several machines here with the occasional  
dreaded `parity check' error.  These errors are hard to find because they're
transient.  Ideally the program should tell where it found the error to
aid in pinpointing the chip that's upset.

I assume IBM itself has something on their diags disks of version three or
so, but I don't have anything that smart.  I can ftp, and am wondering if
something like this is available.

Please respond by e-mail with a quick note if you've beaten this problem;
it'd be appreciated!  Thanks. 

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david@metapyr.UUCP (David Relson) (02/27/90)

I had intermittent errors in extended memory that only affected my disk
caching software.  They never showed up in the power on self test.  I finally
bought a copy of Check-It which does indeed detect the error.  If you search
diligently you can get it for $100 or less.