NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . .

mr. Charles · 09-22-2009, 06:37 PM

..... just thought i'd pass this out to all for here :

Memtest86+ V4.00 was just released!

It should have been named Memtest86+ 3.00, but in order to avoid confusion with the original Memtest, it was renamed 4.00. This new version adds many new features and numerous bug-fixes. Memtest86+ 4.00 should be able to detect more memory errors faster and now supports many new chipset, CPUs and memory controllers. One of the new features is the detection of memory brands and parts numbers (works with Intel DDR2/DDR3 chipsets right now). The compilation issues with newer versions of gcc are fixed too. Here is the complete changelog :

Memtest86+ V4.00 changelog

--------------------------

- Major Architectural changes

- First pass twice faster (reduced iterations)

- Detect DDR2/3 brands and part numbers on Intel Chipsets

- Corrected detection for Intel "Lynnfield" CPU

- Added detection for Intel "Clarkdale" CPU

- Added detection for Intel "Gulftown" CPU

- Corrected detection for AMD 45nm K10 CPU

- Added detection for AMD "Magny-Cours" CPU

- Solved crash with AMD Geode LX

- Added detection for Intel XMP Memory

- Added for CPU w/ 0.5/1.5/3/6/12/16/18/24MB L3

- Added "clean" DMI detection for DDR3/FBDIMM2

- Better detection of Integrated Memory Controllers

- Complies with SMBIOS 2.6.1 specs

- Fixed compilation issues with gcc 4.2+

- Many others bug fixes

Download is available at = Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

.....ENJOY ! ! !

mr. Charles

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PeterT · 09-22-2009, 07:32 PM

As always, thanks for the heads up Mr. Charles!

JimTram · 09-22-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks - looking fwd to using it on new build.

PeterT · 09-22-2009, 11:07 PM

I thought I would try to put it on a USB key so I could run it on my netbook, but when I run this exe: Download - Pre-Compiled EXE file for USB Key (Pure DOS) , it just briefly opens a command window and then closes. That's it. Anyone know how to use this to create a bootable memtest USB key?
TIA.

Sir Skully · 09-23-2009, 12:25 AM

Thanks for the heads-up.......

JimTram · 09-23-2009, 12:26 AM

Just ran it in XP from a bootable Stick - no problems

For XP:

Download HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (free) (server2)

Instructions - This HP utility will format any USB flash drive, with your choice of FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition types. Optionally you can also make the disk BOOTABLE by specifying a file location - Use the Windows 98 system files available.

Windows 98 System Files (DO FIRST!)
This is a zip file that contains all of the system files that you will need for making a bootable USB disk. Extract all these files into a folder on main drive C:/. When you run the HP USB Format Utility select the directory for your bootable files.

Vista/Win 7:

Creating Bootable Vista / Windows 7 USB Flash Drive at Kevin’s Blog

http://www.acronis.com/r/support/en/kb/388/flash.html
Disregard Run Acronis Product/Acronis Media Creation. Use instruction for bootable USB Stick only:

PeterT · 09-23-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimTram

Just ran it in XP from a bootable Stick - no problems

For XP:

Download HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (free) (server2)

Instructions - This HP utility will format any USB flash drive, with your choice of FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition types. Optionally you can also make the disk BOOTABLE by specifying a file location - Use the Windows 98 system files available.

Windows 98 System Files (DO FIRST!)
This is a zip file that contains all of the system files that you will need for making a bootable USB disk. Extract all these files into a folder on main drive C:/. When you run the HP USB Format Utility select the directory for your bootable files.

Vista/Win 7:

Creating Bootable Vista / Windows 7 USB Flash Drive at Kevin’s Blog

http://www.acronis.com/r/support/en/kb/388/flash.html
Disregard Run Acronis Product/Acronis Media Creation. Use instruction for bootable USB Stick only:

DOH!!! I didn't run it FROM the USB stick. I ran it from the HDD. Thanks for that and all the other info!

PeterT · 09-23-2009, 12:26 PM

BTW, before JT posted the info above, I solved my problem using a different method, which I think is really cool. So, I thought I'd post it here for others.

I had previously used the info on this page to put Acronis True Image and Disk Director on a USB stick:
Using Grub4DOS to Create a Bootable Drive
I used the ISO option. When it boots, I get a simple menu, where I can choose TI or DD.
So, I thought: Why not just add the Memtest ISO to the USB stick and edit the "menu.lst" file to include Memtest? I did and it worked GREAT! I now have a bootable USB stick with TI, DD & Memtest on it that I can use on my netbook (no ODD). I can choose any one of these utilities from a simple menu after boot.
You can use this method for putting as many ISOs as you want on a USB stick.
This is very cool!

I am very happy with this simple and elegant solution.

JimTram · 09-23-2009, 04:57 PM

Glad I was of some help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

DOH!!! I didn't run it FROM the USB stick. I ran it from the HDD. Thanks for that and all the other info!

Anarchi · 10-07-2009, 07:05 AM

The previous versions of the precompiled EXE had a tendancy to hang on startup (it just showed a blue screen with a green box in the left corner).

Lets hope this version fixes the problem... which it probably wont because its probably using the same DOS wrapper.

09-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
mr. Charles Lost > but still at it Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: P.N.W. Posts: 1,422	NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . ..... just thought i'd pass this out to all for here : Memtest86+ V4.00 was just released! It should have been named Memtest86+ 3.00, but in order to avoid confusion with the original Memtest, it was renamed 4.00. This new version adds many new features and numerous bug-fixes. Memtest86+ 4.00 should be able to detect more memory errors faster and now supports many new chipset, CPUs and memory controllers. One of the new features is the detection of memory brands and parts numbers (works with Intel DDR2/DDR3 chipsets right now). The compilation issues with newer versions of gcc are fixed too. Here is the complete changelog : Memtest86+ V4.00 changelog -------------------------- - Major Architectural changes - First pass twice faster (reduced iterations) - Detect DDR2/3 brands and part numbers on Intel Chipsets - Corrected detection for Intel "Lynnfield" CPU - Added detection for Intel "Clarkdale" CPU - Added detection for Intel "Gulftown" CPU - Corrected detection for AMD 45nm K10 CPU - Added detection for AMD "Magny-Cours" CPU - Solved crash with AMD Geode LX - Added detection for Intel XMP Memory - Added for CPU w/ 0.5/1.5/3/6/12/16/18/24MB L3 - Added "clean" DMI detection for DDR3/FBDIMM2 - Better detection of Integrated Memory Controllers - Complies with SMBIOS 2.6.1 specs - Fixed compilation issues with gcc 4.2+ - Many others bug fixes Download is available at = Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool .....ENJOY ! ! ! mr. Charles . __________________ .....rigg 4 now ..... _AMD Opty 170 {CCBWE 0530 TPMW} @2.8 * [now] ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe mthrbrd * 2GB G.Skill {HZ} * 2(ea)=Nvidia Geforce 7800 GTX 512MB=>>SLI<< * 2x= WD 74GB Raptor's & Maxtor's 250GB/7200 rpm * OCZ-600w_Adj SLi PwrStream * SB X-Fi XtremeMusic * Swiftech H2O "Xtreme Duty"_cooling_ (w/*Storm_wb* ) * . ..._"another"_rigg... AMDFX-55 MSI K8N Neo2 Plat. nVidia nForce3 mthrbrd2GB Mushkin's XP4000ATi (R) X800* XT Plat.Ed.(cat's 5.20)* OCZ-520w_Adj PwrStream PSU*H2O-cooling = CPUAC_Silencer4-cooling = GPUAudigy2 ZS_Gamer* >>>Ground Poundin<<< Logitech's Z680 spkr.systm. * Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard & Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse * Samsung 940b LCD * yeah >>> yeah ..... i-No * . _ the "other" rigg: P4 2.4C@3.4 {SL6Z3} * Asus P4C800-E Dlx_rev2.0 {Bios=1016} * 2GB OCZ PC3200(2x1024) * H2O-cooled = Koolance/EXOS-AL { rad, CPU, GPU, res/pump }NB = Swiftech's MCX159-P ATi (R) X800 Pro {cat's 5.20}Aerogate-2 {mntr-temp's/fan rpm's}Enermax-550w psu* 2(ea)=Maxtor hhd's 160gb w/8mb buffer_7200Lian-Li PC60usb (mid_Alum.cs) Audigy 2 ZSViewSonic PF790 (19" mntr.) ..... ..... . Last edited by mr. Charles; 09-22-2009 at 06:53 PM..
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09-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#2
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,688	Re: NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . As always, thanks for the heads up Mr. Charles! __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB GA-EP45-UD3P, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P5B-D in a box at the moment P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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09-22-2009, 10:33 PM	#3
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09-22-2009, 11:07 PM	#4
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,688	Re: NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . I thought I would try to put it on a USB key so I could run it on my netbook, but when I run this exe: Download - Pre-Compiled EXE file for USB Key (Pure DOS) , it just briefly opens a command window and then closes. That's it. Anyone know how to use this to create a bootable memtest USB key? TIA. __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB GA-EP45-UD3P, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P5B-D in a box at the moment P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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09-23-2009, 12:25 AM	#5
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09-23-2009, 12:26 AM	#6
JimTram Seabees, USN-Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,237	Re: NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . Just ran it in XP from a bootable Stick - no problems For XP: Download HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (free) (server2) Instructions - This HP utility will format any USB flash drive, with your choice of FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition types. Optionally you can also make the disk BOOTABLE by specifying a file location - Use the Windows 98 system files available. Windows 98 System Files (DO FIRST!) This is a zip file that contains all of the system files that you will need for making a bootable USB disk. Extract all these files into a folder on main drive C:/. When you run the HP USB Format Utility select the directory for your bootable files. Vista/Win 7: Creating Bootable Vista / Windows 7 USB Flash Drive at Kevin’s Blog http://www.acronis.com/r/support/en/kb/388/flash.html Disregard Run Acronis Product/Acronis Media Creation. Use instruction for bootable USB Stick only: __________________ ASUS P7P55D, Intel i7-860, KVR 1333 4x2G, Corsair HX 620W PSU, Sapphire 5850, Sony Optiarc DVD/RW AD7240S, Pioneer DVD/RW 218L, WDC640 Caviar Black, Seagate 3300620AS, SB X-FI Titanium, Antec 300 Gamer, Scythe 120 Fans (1x3), Antec 140 Fan (1x1), Win7 Home. Last edited by JimTram; 09-23-2009 at 12:39 AM..
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09-23-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,688	Re: NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . BTW, before JT posted the info above, I solved my problem using a different method, which I think is really cool. So, I thought I'd post it here for others. I had previously used the info on this page to put Acronis True Image and Disk Director on a USB stick: Using Grub4DOS to Create a Bootable Drive I used the ISO option. When it boots, I get a simple menu, where I can choose TI or DD. So, I thought: Why not just add the Memtest ISO to the USB stick and edit the "menu.lst" file to include Memtest? I did and it worked GREAT! I now have a bootable USB stick with TI, DD & Memtest on it that I can use on my netbook (no ODD). I can choose any one of these utilities from a simple menu after boot. You can use this method for putting as many ISOs as you want on a USB stick. This is very cool! I am very happy with this simple and elegant solution. __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB GA-EP45-UD3P, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P5B-D in a box at the moment P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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10-07-2009, 07:05 AM	#10
Anarchi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 539	Re: NEW version of Memtest >>> out . . . . The previous versions of the precompiled EXE had a tendancy to hang on startup (it just showed a blue screen with a green box in the left corner). Lets hope this version fixes the problem... which it probably wont because its probably using the same DOS wrapper. __________________ Mobo: Asus P5B Deluxe CPU: Core 2 Duo E6750 Memory: 4GB DDR800 Video: GeForce 260GTX 896MB OS: Windows 7 Pro 64bit RTM (and XP Pro) Sound: Auzentech Prelude X-Fi
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