ASTi ACE Target - Appendix A: Memory Test Procedures; Memory Test (ACE Software Version 6.X); Memory Test (ACE Software Versions 4.31 and Higher)

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Appendix A: Memory Test procedures

The Memory Test is a useful troubleshooting tool if you are experiencing problems such as sys-

tem lockup, freezing, random rebooting, or graphics/screen distortion. To ensure the memory

test if fully functional, this test runs several times. You may wish to run the test overnight.

A-1 Memory Test (ACE software version 6.X)

This Memory Test procedure applies to the Red Hat 6.X operating system. To complete the

Memory Test, follow these steps:

1. Power on the Telestra server.

2. Insert the Telestra Studio Software Installation DVD or Telestra Target Software Install-

ation DVD, and reboot by pressing the Reset button on the front of the chassis.

3. At the Boot prompt, type memtest86, and press Enter. For best results, let the Memory

Test run overnight.

4. The Memory Test will run indefinitely until manually stopped. To stop the Memory Test,

press Esc.

A-2 Memory Test (ACE software versions 4.31 and

higher)

This Memory Test procedure applies to the Red Hat 5.X operating system. To complete the

Memory Test, follow these steps:

1. Power on the Telestra server.

2. Insert the Telestra ASTi Software Installation DVD, and reboot by pressing the Reset but-

ton on the front of the development workstation.

3. At the prompt, select Memtest.

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