No RAM banks passed memory testing?

I was running Firefox and everything froze up, even the mouse was stuck. I tried to force quit, but it didn't work. So, I turned the computer off, and when I tried to restart I get nothing. The fans start up, but the screen remains black and I hear 3 loud beeps.
I looked this up and it means *no RAM banks passed memory testing*. I have no idea what that means, but I need to fix it ASAP since all my schoolwork is on this computer. With limited computer knowledge, is there a way I can fix this myself? (i.e., mashing special sequences of keys while putting my feet behind my head and chanting OM?)
The nearest Apple store is soo far away... This has never happened before, and I haven't had any problems since I bought the thing almost 3 years ago.
Maybe I'm just due?

Welcome to the Apple discussions.
First, remove anything attached externally to your Powerbook.
Reset your PMU: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449
Next, reset PRAM: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
Can you boot now?
If not, next you should reseat (take it out and put it back in) the memory. Can you boot now?
Next, you can try replacing the memory (take both out if you have 2 and get one replacement to see if it works). Can you boot now?
If these steps didn't work, this is likely a logic board issue. There are some vendors who will repair the memory slots, or Apple will replace the logic board (Apple doesn't repair your logic board). Some Apple stores have a flat rate (around $325+) to repair anything wrong with your Powerbook.
If may be that an Apple Authorized Service Provider is closer to you, which you can find at http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/

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MacBook Pro 2,2 won't pass memory test at boot

Hi Apple and Mac folks,
I have a MacBook Pro 2,2 15", 2007 year model, equipped with 2,16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 2 GB 667 Mhz factory-installed DDR2 SDRAM, running Mac OS X 10.4.11. SMC version is 1.12f5.
Three months ago, when I was installing the Safari beta and the installation requested a reboot, the machine wouldn't start at all. It didn't give me any startup chime; the only thing to be heard was the initial movement from the DVD scanning mechanism (?), but after that nothing happened. If I waited for a while I could assume that the CPU was working, since I could hear the fans spinning up. But the screen was black and the computer wouldn't load any CDs or DVDs or even listen to any keyboard commands. The only thing that was working was the force shutdown by the 10-second press on the start button.
After some trial and error I realized that the system would reboot without problems if I let it rest (cool down?) for about 15 minutes. Sometimes, connecting an external hard drive via FireWire would also help the system to start up, bit it seemed to work rather randomly.
I ran the Apple hardware test and it reported an error on one of the SDRAM modules the first time I checked, but running the more thorough test wouldn't report any error and the system didn't show any signs of errors whatsoever once it was up and running.
I have also tried to reset PRAM and SMC, but it does not alleviate the reboot problem.
Since I then suspected that I had a faulty memory module I decided to upgrade the system with 2 Kingston DDR2 2GB SODIMM modules (yes, I know it only supports 3GB of memory, but I wanted the modules to work in pair). Unfortunately, the system exhibits the same problems with the new modules, and now things are getting even worse - now the 15-minute cool down period does not seem to be sufficient to get the system to pass (as I suspect) the initial memory test.
Last night I had to fiddle around, switching memory modules around in the slots to get the system restarted. I could get it rebooted once with one of the older 1 GB modules in the upper slot, and once it rebooted with an older module in the lower slot. Things seemed to act quite randomly and the previous cooling period method didn't seem to make any difference. Finally, I sort of gave up and put back the two new 2 GB modules and tried a last restart while having an external hard drive attached via FireWire and then it gave me the chime and restarted!
My interpretation of the problem is that the system has some kind of glitch (maybe not the correct term for a small gap in the circuits?) in the circuits connecting one or both of the SODIMM modules and that this glitching is getting worse as the system grows older.
So, I have three questions to you:
1. Is there any way to turn off or circumvent the initial memory check, so that I can temporarily live with this problem and not risk having an unusable system at next reboot?
2. Have you heard about this kind of problem before and maybe have knowledge about what part of the system that would have to be replaced and what it will cost me if I bring the computer to a service station (I'm located in Sweden).
3. Are there any SMC or EFI updates I should try before going to service?
Thanks for any help on this,
Ulf

cornelius wrote:
The firewire bridge is the most likely component in a FW HDD to fail. I have seen it a few times, and all that was needed was to remove the drive from the case and place it in a new firewire enclosure. I insist on getting an enclosure with an Oxford chipset, as they are the most reliable.
Hi again Cornelius,
first of all, thanks for the support in the struggle troubleshooting this issue.
Secondly, I don't think the problems has to do with the cabinet of the externa FW drive, but rather the problem would be located in the FW port in the computer.
Doing some research today, I found indications on that the AHT actually is installed on the hard drive of MacBooks after 2007. So, I decided to see if I could launch the AHT from my internal hard drive. Reboot needed, so hold your thumbs...
Reboot. Dead computer. Attached firewire disc. Dead computer. Let computer rest and cool down for half an hour. Restart -> dead computer. Connected firewire drive -> chime and boot!
Pressed D to load ATH. System gave me a dimmed screen with a text box telling me that I had to reboot the computer. I gave OK to that and the computer restarted normally, but reported an abnormal shutdown and gave me the opportunity to send a report about a kernel panic to Apple.
When the system came up the attached FW disc was not reachable. Looking in the system log, I find the following error message repeated:
Jun 26 16:24:49 Ulf-Kronman kernel[0]: FireWire GUID ffffffffffffffff is invalid!
The research on the net is getting me more and more confused: Is the ATH really located on the hard drive of MacBooks? Is the Power On Self Test really run at reboot? According to this wikipedia note (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test) the test is not run at reebot:
" Apple's Macintosh computers also perform a POST after a cold boot. In the event of a fatal error, the Mac will not make its startup chime. "
But my problems occur both when I cold start and when I reboot.
Isn't a lack of chime a very un-Apple-like way of reporting an error? Where/how can I get some more information about what's going on before the chime? And how do I know if the Self Test is run or not? System profiler only reports that self-test at start hasn't found any errors, but only when the system starts (due to that it not has found any errors )
Somewhere I saw instructions for doing a
Terminal> sudo nvram boot-args="-x -v"
to get a report of whats going on during startup. Could that be a way to proceed or is there a leaner way to get info out of the self test?
I'll continue to some research on the FireWire GUID, whatever that is.
Regards,
Ulf

P7N SLI issue. Wont pass memory test. W/Pics

so Im upgrading a system for my bro-in-law and im having some trouble. The hardware is as follows.
Intel core2duo E8400
Corsair xms2 2x2gb
Antec 550W PSU
BFG 8600gt
Thats all I have hooked up to it and can't get past this screen.
I have tried taking everything out of the case to eliminate any possible shorts still get this. Tried known good PSU, 1 stick of ram. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you can't read the screen in the pic it reads.
A7380NMS V2.0 032408
Intel (R) Core(TM)2 CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz , Speed: 333x6=1998 MHz
DRAM Frequency For DDR2 800 (Single-Channel)
Initializing USB Controllers .. Done.
2048MB OK

In the Screenshot that was provided in the first post, one can see that the processor is not properly detected. It is detected as 333 MHz FSB x 6 instead of 333 MHz x 9.
Henry, I think this was precisely the right question, I think:
Quote
Which one of these?
Wolfdale E8400 (3GHz, C0, 65W) since BIOS 2.0
Wolfdale E8400 (3GHz, E0, 65W) since BIOS 2.1
Your BIOS: A7380NMS V2.0 032408
tuptain, if you are using an E8400, E0 as well in connection with BIOS v2.0 you need a BIOS Update to support that processor. Install a CPU that is supported by BIOS v2.0, boot up the system and update your BIOS.

865PE NEO2 FSIR fails memory tests

This is the second MB that I've had this problem with, so something is causing them to fail. Here's the story:
New install, 865PE Neo2 FSIR + P4 2.6GHz 800MHz FSB, 2 x Crucial PC3200 256MB DDR, everything seems ok, XP installs with no problems.
About a month down the road I'm plagued by sudden reboots, Microsoft Error Reporting says RAM, says to DL and run it's DOS memory check utility. I get the utility, create bootable CD and run the utility, computer fails all RAM checks. I pull each RAM stick in turn and re-run the check with each stick separately, still fails all tests. Shortly after this, the board refuses to POST. Ship the board back to New Egg for replacement.
Installed replacement MB with 4 x 256MB Crucial PC3200, Microsoft DOS memory check program passes, no problems. About 2 weeks later I run into minor instability so I run the same memory check again, the board fails all tests????? I pull all Crucial memory sticks and put in a test stick of Corsair XMS 3200; same result, failure of all memory tests.
At this point, WinXP still runs, but this is the same pattern that the other board showed, right until it quit altogether.
It occurs to me that I DID flash BIOS to 1.9 between the time I first tested the RAM and got a pass and the time I tested and got a failure, could this be a coincidence? I can't remember if I updated the BIOS on the first board or not, so this may mean nothing.
System Specs:
MSI 865PE NEO2 FSIR
P4 2.6GHz, 800MHz FSB (all defaults, no overclock, Vantec HS)
Crucial CT3264Z40B.8T PC3200, CL3 256MB (2 Modules)
Crucial CT3264Z40B.8T2 PC 3200, CL3 256MB (2 Modules)
(Tested with same results with single Corsair CMX512-3200C2PT 512MB)
Antex True Power 430W PS
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
All PCI slots open
Seagate 120GB System drive, 7,200RPM primary master
IBM 30GB drive, 7,200RPM primary slave
LiteOn DVD ROM secondary master
Sony CDRW secondary slave
2 x IBM 30GB drives on Promise PATA.
I know I'm probably gonna have to RMA this board, but I'd really like to know what is causing this so I can avoid it next time.
If anyone has any ideas I'd sure appreciate it.
Scott

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Originally posted by jwspicer
As they say - been there, done that. Always flash using DOS, and always keep backup, so I went back to the original BIOS for the board. No luck. Apparently once the screwup is done - it stays that way.
--BUT--
Suspect it is the reallocation for the P4 EE that is the issue. Reason is that Memtest86 has been running on that box for 9 hours now with NO error. However, it also shows only 104K of reserved memory. My other 865 board with onboard RAID (an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe) shows 687K reserved. So either the ASUS is wasting a lot of space, or the MIS is no longer correctly indicating the amount of memory reserved by the BIOS (including the Promise BIOS) at startup. Then Microsoft's utility is not correctly scanning. But Memtest, which probes for the "correct" setting, is. (The Memtest86 version is 3.0, and the test was done with the Promise enabled and drives attached (so the BIOS loads) and all the other setup was as it would be normally (standard IBOS options, etc.)
So who's right? And if MS' tool has the problem, does that indicate Windows XP reads memory the same way? Hmmm...
Hmm, I haven't tried reverting BIOS, but I'm typing this on the affected machine (which Memtest 86 says is fine) with only the two RAM chips it likes and so far no problems; I've run PCMark4 and 3DMark4 benchmarks all night and no problems, it was still happily churning away on 3DMark this morning. I guess either one of the Crucial sticks it doesn't like is bad or Crucial changed something in a revision to the chips it doesn't like.
Just a FYI, the Crucial sticks it DOESN'T like are CT3264Z40B.8T2
The sticks it DOES like (at slow or fast performance, forget about turbo or ultra turbo) are CT3264Z40B.8T
Both pairs are PC3200, CL3, 256MB DIMM's, single sided.
I think you're right about Microsoft's RAM tester being buggy, I can't believe ANYTHING could run if the RAM was actually giving the errors it shows, EVERY test shows things like "expected result 11111111 actual result ff1e0001" The Microsoft tester does run fine on the other 5 computers here; a mix of laptops and desktops; none using this board. It also ran on this board when it was installed, I guess the BIOS upgrade must be the cause.
Scott

HP Pavilion g6-2330dx. "No Boot Device. Insert boot disk and press any key" Memory test failed

Hi. So I am trying to help a friend with her laptop. It's a HP Pavilion g6-2330dx.
Product #: D1C01UA#ABA
Serial #: [Personal Information Removed]
Windows 8
ADATA 4GB RAM
Toshiba 640GB HDD from the looks of it.
The laptop is unable to boot into Windows, so I suspect the hard drive. But I ran the hard drive test and it passed all the tests. The SMART test and both the short and long test. I ran the tests multiple times and it passed each time. I tried reseating the hard drive and still no go. I also removed the HDD and connected it to my desktop PC to see if it detects and it did. Ran the Windows 7 own HDD test and it passed.
Currently, there doesnt seem to be any operating system at all on the HDD. When I check, there is a C: drive of ~90GB partition that is ~90GB free, but inside there are Windows files/folders. There is also a D: drive Recovery partition that says ~26GB with only ~2GB free, but when I go inside there's only ~350MB worth of data.
So then I ran the memory test (in BIOS) and it failed immediately. I reseated the RAM module. I tried the other slot. It still failed. So is it safe to say the memory is the cause of this problem?
Pressing the F11 key that is supposed to take me to the System Recovery only leads me back to the black screen with "No Boot Device. Insert boot disk and press any key"
I even tried to install Windows 7 to see if it'll work. I was able to get the laptop to boot/read off the Windows 7. But when I click to install, it asks for a boot device driver or something like that.
My friend doesn't have the recovery disk either. I guess she lost it.
Anyway, is it as simple as replacing the memory or could it actually be the HDD (even though it passes)?
EDIT: This is what the System Log in BIOS says
0021           Time: 10/13/2014
03F0           Time: 10/13/2014
03F0           Time: 10/13/2014
The date was the first time I ran the tests. I havent received those numbers (error codes?) since.
EDIT: Just for kicks, I ran Memtest 2.11 just now (forgot I had the disc) and it immediately went red with thousands of errors, hah.

Hi bghs,
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I understand that you were unable to boot into Windows, and you suspected the hard drive and tested it, but it passed both short and long test. With that being said and the fact that it also passed leads me to believe the hard drive is fine.
You tested the memory and it failed. You tried reseating and swapping slots but they still failed the test.
I would test each card individual with the memtest to determine if it is just one or both cards that have an issue.
When you installed it in another computer, you did see the recovery partition. Once the memory issue is resolved, if you are still unable to boot into Windows, I suggest you do a recovery with the minimized image.   Here is a link to Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8) to assist you with that process.
I hope this helps.
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Temp. Sensor Identification AND Memory Testing--Help!

I have just installed some memory from OWC, I ordered the OWC brand and they sent me OWC (2X512) and NetList (4X1GB).
I would like to test the ram. What test should I be doing???
Also, I have downloaded Harware Monitor and Temperature Monitor, is that what you are using to see the temperature of your DIMMS?
Okay, I'm totally confused by the sensors mentioned below. Please explain what each of these sensors is actually measuring--ok?
Is it normal to have only three sensors per memory bank?
Memory Bank A Point 1 (local computer)
Memory Bank A Point 2 (local computer)
Memory Bank A Point 3 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 1 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 2 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 3 (local computer)
Memory Module A1 (local computer)
Memory Module A2 (local computer)
Memory Module A3 (local computer)
Memory Module A4 (local computer)
Memory Module B1 (local computer)
Memory Module B2 (local computer)
Memory Module B3 (local computer)
Memory Module B4 (local computer)
Thanks,
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1-4 would imply to me riser one, slot four. Mine just
has one temp on my istat pro.
Michael,
There are four readings... 1 through 4. Yet, I have 8 modules... I would like to know what is being measured.
Also, with Temperature Monitor or Hardware Monitor there are 14 sensors being measured and I'd like to know what these are as well. They are:
Memory Bank A Point 1 (local computer)
Memory Bank A Point 2 (local computer)
Memory Bank A Point 3 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 1 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 2 (local computer)
Memory Bank B Point 3 (local computer)
Memory Module A1 (local computer)
Memory Module A2 (local computer)
Memory Module A3 (local computer)
Memory Module A4 (local computer)
Memory Module B1 (local computer)
Memory Module B2 (local computer)
Memory Module B3 (local computer)
Memory Module B4 (local computer)
Thanks.
Robert

Memory Test Failure:

I was digging in my computer drawers for a plastic thing to hold one of my SD cards, and then I found a RAM chip that is 512MB. I need lots of these for the imacs, but I tried to install it, and it didn't work......
It is a Dell Memory. Make your next upgrade Dell Certified Memory. and there is also the sticker with the M with the circle around it and the small OS9-style font and a bar code.
It came with one of my imacs!!!!! It was inside it already. I don't remember if I took it out before or after one of the imacs stopped functioning. (also...could that be the cause of the damage of my first 500mhz imac??????)
I put it in a dark blue 400mhz imac and it has 10.3.9 and 9.2.2 but I have it set to boot into 9.2.2 and it said "Memory Test Failure" or something like that. Everything booted successfully. And then I went to System Profiler. And it did not say 512MB.
My very first mac was a power mac g3 and it had issues. I thought it would be any number of things. I dismantled it. While I did not have any 512 modules (I want and need lots of them) I decided, reluctlantly, to put in some of the 256mb modules in the imac. And...
One of the modules caused the imac to never boot. I took that one out. I put another one of them in and instead of the chime, it there was a sound that was similar length, but it sounded like a common stand-alone analog television not recieving any signals. That static noise with the white "snow"?? It sounded like that. "BZZZZ"!! I took that one out. There are two 256mbs, but I want 2 512mbs,
and...
THAT is what was wrong with the power mac G3?!?!?!?!?!?! I already took it apart, thinking there wasn't anything easily fixable on it!!!! }=S I guess I will put it together again... But that won't happen until I have some more RAM chips... I do not like 64 mb and 128 mb chips. }=S
All 4 of the 256mbs were functioning. I bought them as used, and it said that it will fit in g3s. Why are 2 of the 256mbs not functioning any more???? I once had Tiger on Power Mac g3. It is a blue and white g3. Could Tiger's Dashboard have zapped the ram chips??!!!!!!!
Anyways, for every imac, I would like 2 512 modules. Which ones will work??? Ones that are certified Dell are obviously not. XD
and will dashboard zap the memory?????? I do not have Tiger installed, but if I install it, will it damage the memory????? =S

Which iMac do you have? All iMac G3 models only have two memory slots.
What iMac do you have?
Query by serial number
"A serial number is a unique, identifying number or group of numbers and letters assigned to an individual piece of hardware or software. It's used for various things depending on the product / brand but what is your Mac's serial number for and more importantly... what is it hiding and what can it do for you ?"
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
or
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
( hint by K Shaffer )
You could buy an external DVD drive. It needs to be firewire and bootable by Mac OS. If you have another PPC with firewire, you could try target Disk mode and installed tiger that way.
You need to figure out the level of your firmware before installing 10.2 or greater. ( The PC name for firmware is BIOS. ) Installing 10.2 with a down level firmware will most likely make your iMac unusable and difficult to fix.
Open Firmware, boot into Open Firmware.
Power on your iMac while holding down commandoption+of
The first output line contains the firmware level. Mine reads:
Apple PowerMac4,1 4.1.9f1 BootRom built on 09/14/01 at 13.18.04
Copyright 1994-2001 Apple Computer Inc.
On my machine, I have 4.1.9f1.
What firmware do you need?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
For a slot loading iMac, this article indicates that you need to be running 9.1 or later version of Mac OS Classic.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75130
"The iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9 will only run on iMac computers with lot-loading CD or DVD drives running Mac OS 9.1 or later from a local drive. If you are using Mac OS X you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 or later writeable partition (not a CD, or network disk) prior to following the update instructions."
You can download the Mac OS 9 updates from the Apple site.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1387?viewlocale=en_US
For tiger, you need 256meg of memory.

MS 6507 Wont stop memory testing

I have a new (yes i know it is old) MS6507 mobo with a PIV 1.8GHz, 512MB (2 x 256MB) GeForce2 MX440 64MB
When i power it on all that happens is the Bios details are shown along with the CPU spec.
The memory test runs through, when it reaches the max memory it restarts to count again. This is all that happens until power is switched off.
The "esc & del" keys are not active in fact the keyboard has the "Caps / Num & Scroll" lights on all the time.
I have replaced memory, keyboard as well as disabled HDD and Optical drives and still have the same problem.
I have tried resetting the CMOS settings.
Do i have a dead mobo?
regards
Tony

I dont think so, I just think that the Memory Check-Sum Option in the BIOS is either Stuck in the Check Memory Loop, or you have a Bad RAM Module, Have you tried to BOOT with a Different Memory Module?...........Sean REILLY875

Mac Pro Won't Boot, Hard Drives Are Fine, Passes Hardware Test

I have a Mac Pro 1,1 that will not boot anymore. The hard drives are just fine. I put them into another Mac Pro 1,1 and they started up fine and that computer is running great. I have replaced the RAM, put in new Hard Drives, I only have a keyboard, mouse, and display plugged in to it, and it still won't boot. What happens is this:
Boots up, shows the gray screen. Shows Apple Logo. Goes to Black with mouse cursor, stays at the black screen. I can move the mouse cursor as normal. Sometimes it turns into a color wheel, but most of the time it's a normal pointer.
I have run the hardware test several times, both quick and extended. Everything always passes the tests. I can boot into target disk mode and use the disks fine via firewire. When I try to boot from a Lion USB disk, or a Snow Leopard DVD, it always does the same as above and stops at the black screen. Basically, once it gets to the point where it loads an OS X system, it stops at the black screen as if something isn't working right. Any thoughts?

once it gets to the point where it loads an OS X system, it stops at the black screen as if something isn't working right.
That is the point at which the graphics card starts the Mac OS X loaded graphics Driver, and it may indicate that your graphics card is broken.
Try Safe Mode (hold down Shift at Startup). It takes five minutes to check the Boot drive, then display a login screen. You need your username and password to proceed, even if you normally auto-login.
Safe Mode uses only "simple" graphics. It does not load the graphics driver.
If you need a replacement card, I recommend you skip over all the refurbished and repaired old graphics cards and install nothing older than the Apple-Firmware 5770, about US$250. It works in every model Mac Pro, and drivers are in 10.6.5 and later.

How can i disable the memory test when i start up photoshop? my computer freezes two minutes en then photoshop starts, i know there is notting wrong whit my memory in my computer

when i startup PS then i look two minutes to the startup-logo en see that my memory is being checked.
how can i disable this memory chek in PS?
this problem started a few days ago en this version off PS is working on my computer ol most a year without problems
i have checked my hardware very intensive and there is nothing whrong with my installed ram
this is my system info, sorry that this is not translated into englis, i am from the netherlands and i can just a litle englisch
Adobe Photoshop Versie: 13.0.1 (13.0.1.3 20131024.r.34 2013/10/24:21:00:00) x64
Besturingssysteem: Windows 7 64 bits
Versie: 6.1 Service Pack 1
Systeemarchitectuur: Intel CPU-familie:6, Model:10, Stepping:5 met MMX, SSE-integer, SSE FP, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, HyperThreading
Aantal fysieke processors: 4
Aantal logische processors: 8
Snelheid processor: 3073 MHz
Ingebouwd geheugen: 16375 MB
Beschikbaar geheugen: 13944 MB
Hoeveelheid beschikbaar geheugen voor Photoshop: 14750 MB
Geheugen in gebruik door Photoshop: 93 %
Blokgrootte van afbeelding: 128 kB
Niveaus voor afbeeldingscache: 4
OpenGL-tekenen: Ingeschakeld.
OpenGL-tekenmodus: Standaard
OpenGL-modus Normaal toestaan: Waar.
OpenGL-modus Geavanceerd toestaan: Waar.
OpenGL-modus Oude GPU's toestaan: Niet gedetecteerd.
Leverancier videokaart: NVIDIA Corporation
Renderer videokaart: GeForce GTX 460/PCIe/SSE2
Scherm: 2
Grenzen:= boven: 0, links: -1600, onder: 1200, rechts: 0
Scherm: 1
Grenzen:= boven: 0, links: 0, onder: 1200, rechts: 1920
Nummer videokaart: 1
Videokaart: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
OpenCL niet beschikbaar
Versie stuurprogramma: 9.18.13.4475
Datum stuurprogramma: 20141112000000.000000-000
Stuurprogramma videokaart: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Videomodus: 1920 x 1200 x 4294967296 kleuren
Bijschrift videokaart: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Videokaartgeheugen: 1024 MB
Rechthoekige structuurgrootte video: 16384
Serienummer: 92298830452574092077
Toepassingsmap: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\
Tijdelijk bestandspad: C:\Users\gert\AppData\Local\Temp\
Werkgeheugen van Photoshop heeft asynchrone I/O ingeschakeld
Werkvolume(s):
C:\, 223,5 GB, 112,9 GB vrij
Map met vereiste plug-ins: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Required\
Primaire map voor plug-ins: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Plug-ins\
Map voor extra plug-ins: niet ingesteld

Photoshop doesn't do a "memory test".
When Photoshop says "measuring memory" during startup, it is asking the OS how much RAM is available and what hard disks are available for scratch disks.
If you have network volumes mounted that are unavailable, then the OS may take a while to time out on accessing those drives.
The same goes if you have a bad USB drive connected.

Stop Memory Test Message On Startup

I recently added RAM to my Mac and, of course, on startup, the window opened advising that the modules were properly installed. In order to stop this from happening each time I booted up, I deleted the application from the applications folder, and dropped it into my external drive in order to have it available if I needed it in the future. This worked, and the window no longer opened. I had other problems with Lion, and did a reinstall to correct them. When I next booted up, the window again appeared. I once more removed the memory test application from the applications folder, but this time the process did not work, and the window keeps opening when I boot up. I have used different utilities to see if the application somehow got back into the application folder. It doesn't show up anywhere, not even as a hidden file. I had also sent the application to the trash, and emptied the trash, but no luck. Why did this work the first time and not after the reinstall? How do I fix the problem now?

Found it! Although it didn't show up in any of the various search tools I used, it was lurking in the System/Library/? (I can't remember in which folder in Library I found it). Sent it to the trash, and now the problem is fixed. Sneaky little bugger, isn't it?

Memory test fail on G4, won't boot

Our school has two labs and one is using all older G4 computers. ONe of the towers is a G4 with 768MB of RAM and is the AGP 733mhz model. It is running 10.4.1. It no longer boots. It has not booted in about three months. I finally have time to try and fix it. For some reason, it would only try to boot into OS9. But once it got there it would hang on the folder with the flashing apple face and question mark. Putting in a OS9 startup disk helped, but the internal HD would not mount. Putting in a Jaguar, Tiger or Panther OS disc would not boot either. It would still go immediately to the OS9 flashing folder. Again, the OS9 boot disc does work, but prior to showing the desktop, it gives this error, "The built in memory test has detected a problem. Please contact a service technician." Does this mean that until the internal memory is fixed, this computer will never boot or is this just another minor problem that does not relate to the boot issue? I tried to trick the system but using Carbon Copy on an identical computer and copying that OS to another , new internal hard drive. I took that hard drive and replaced the one in the defective G4. It did start the boot into OS 10.4.1, but it kept freezing after a while. And now, that same, new HD is booting to the OS9 flashing folder. So, do I go it alone with your help or just send this G4 out for repair?

Hi, Ted -
The problem would appear to be with the RAM.
If any RAM was added to the machine after it was shipped by Apple (that includes RAM added by a reseller), try removing that RAM, retaining at least one module, ideally at least 128MB and Apple-sourced. If necessary, borrow a 128MB RAM module from another machine and use it.
If it boots, then by trial and error you may be able to narrow down which module is the culprit.
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Another possibility is that since the machine was not booted for so long, and especially if it had been left unplugged for most of that time, the internal battery has failed. This can also happen with time - the life expectancy of those is about 5 years under best-case situations. A too-weak or dead battery can cause booting problems.
Try replacing the battery. You can get a replacement at places like Radio Shack for about US$16, cheaper on-line.

Hard drive & memory test results different in 2 programs??

I want to replace the right parts. Seems like both the hard drive and some of the memory need to be replaced.
Am worried that I'll be wasting money and effort if neither fix these problems: Been having problems with computer crashing & Kernal Panics.
Per discussions, had me try original memory, which worked fine and passed the tests I used (Memtest & Checkmate). Then one by one tested each of the cards, Samsung (original - good) and the 2 I bought - A-Tech - Nanya (good) but Kingston crashed.
On both program tests, at different times, they have indicated that the hard drive is bad (bad blocks and/or should be replaced). But they don't test this way every time, why? Does good or bad memory effect the performance of the hard drive and possibly cause hard drive malfunctions?
Also, should I just buy same brand for all 16GBs? I've been looking into Crucial and OWC but the A-Tech brand I bought does have a lifetime warranty (Kingston didn't or at least it wasn't available through the seller, Amazon). Thanks. Charlotte

If I were you I would start with getting all good memory installed. Bad memory can affect a disk test. And, you cannot replace the hard drive yourself. You need to have an Apple retailer work on the computer to replace a hard drive.

HP Pavilion M7-1015dx (0% of the System Memory tested OK)

I own an HP Pavilion laptop Model: m7-1015dx It was factory installed with Windows 7 (64 bit)
8GB Memory / 1 TB Hard drive (5400 RPM)
8GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
My son spilled a drink into the keyboard of my laptop. When I discovered the problem, I turned off the computer, removed the battery, turned it upside down and let it dry for five days.
After turning it on, I discovered that the OS system was missing. Prior to the spill, I had upgraded the OS by installing Windows 8.0 Pro. Initially having the 8.0 Pro disks, I thought I could just install the software and all would be fine. I later discovered that I need to install the Recovery disks first, before installing 8.0. (I've ordered disks. They are on their way.)
I ran tests.....(I've downloaded photos of each test.)
First, it looks like I've fried my Hard Drive. I have removed the hard drive and inserted it into a USB HDD docking station in hopes to retreive all of my files. The docking station is detected by the computer WITHOUT the hard drive snapped in, but...is NOT detected when the hard drive is connected. (This analysis makes me think all of my files are gone.)
Question: Can a professional retreive my lost files off of the hard drive?
Second, one of the other tests, shows 0% of the system memory tested OK. Can I assume that I've also lost my 8GB Memory? If I am correct, would that be 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM) ?
Question: Can I purchase two new Dimm cards to replace the ones that I think are also "fried"?
When I inserted the 8.0 Pro software, the computer detected the software program and looked as if it were going to install it after I keyed in the Product Key Code....so to me the CD drive is in working order....as well as the processor.
Also, they keyboard and the keyboard back light works and fully functional as well. I haven't had an opportunity to test the speakers or the preinstalled webcam.
Question: Is it worth it for me to purchase a new hard drive and the (2 DIMM) or do you think my computer is a lost case?
Again, I have downloaded pictures of the computer screens when I ran the computer tests.
Any help, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Hi Caren4u2. Sorry to hear about the accident. Spilling liquid on electronics is never fun, although I have experienced the cliche 'peanut butter sandwich' in my Blu-Ray drive.
Data recovery is possible. Most liquid damage on a hard drive, just damages the hard drive controller, leaving the actual data in tact. A local computer shop might have a trick or two which MIGHT recover data, but if you are serious about it, you will have to look into one of the bigger companies which have specialized equipment to take the platters out of your drive to recover data. This usually costs big bucks. I have no specific advice on this, other than 'research' and weight the pros and cons of keeping the data vs losing the data forever.
If the system is failing the memory test, it is not possible to determine if it is RAM related Due to the nature of the damage liquid can cause. The memory might be fine but the system board is possibly not capable of testing the RAM accurately. It is hard to say without testing the RAM in a comparable notebook to see if they function or not. If you are just hedging your bets, RAM is a less expensive fix. A local computer store might be able to verify if the RAM is working rather quickly.
To find out the base costs of repair, you should contact support. Also you should ask to verify if you have an ADP (Accidental Damage Protection) warranty or not, that would be a game changer for you:
HP Technical Support, North America 1-800-474-6836. For all other regions click here.
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HP Pavilion g6: Memory test fail id - U0E17L-5SV7NP-MFGH4K-406W03

Hi,I have a HP Pavilion g6 Notebook (Prodect id - QC399AV).The laptop is not booting and, I get a message "Windows failed to start. A rececnt hardware or software might be the cause" On doing a memory test, I get following failure id - U0E17L-5SV7NP-MFGH4K-406W03. The Hard disk test had passed. Can any on let me know what this error means, and how i can fix this. Do let me know if this is related to Operating system, and if i have to reinstall them. I am not able to do a factory reset (as Laptop does not boot), let me know how i can get the operating system image in DVD/USB. Thanks,Sujesh Prasannan

Hi,
Your notebook is listed as coming with a 500Gb ( 5400rpm ) Hard Drive, but you may as well replace this with a 500Gb ( 7200rpm ) HDD as there's no real difference in cost and it'll give you a bit more performance - the drive on the following link is an example that would be fine for your notebook.
500Gb Hard Drive
The procedure to replace the Hard Drive starts on Page 53 of your Maintenance & Service Guide.
Once done, simply use your Recovery DVDs to reinstall the Operating System on the new drive - this procedure is described in the HP document Here.
If you don't have your Recovery Discs, you can order a replacement set using the link below.
Order HP Recovery Discs.
If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
Regarding the battery, my best advice would be to replace the HDD first and get everything up and running - you can then use the utility on the following link to see if there's any issue with your current battery.
http://h20239.www2.hp.com/techcenter/battery/battery_ts.htm
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