New version of Memtest86 is out.

[2XS]

I just saw the the fine folks at Memtest.org (http://www.memtest.org) have released an update for memtest86.

Here is the list of changes.
Enhancement in v1.0 (Based on Memtest86 V3.0) :

Lots of bug-fixes, works now with all AMD64.
Added detection for Athlon 64 / Opteron
Added detection for latest Athlon XP (including Barton)
Added detection for latest Pentium 4 (including Prescott)
Added detection for SiS735/740/745/748/755/645/655
Added detection for ATi Radeon 9100 IGP (RS300)
Added detection for nVidia nForce/nForce2(400/Ultra)/nForce3/nForce3-S
Added detection for VIA KT266(A)/333/KT400(A)/KT600/PT800/PT880/K8T800
Added detection for i865P/PE/G/i875P/E7500/E7501/E7205
ECC initialization & ECC polling added for all AMD64 CPUs
ECC initialization & ECC polling added for i875P and E7501 & E7205
Added complete advanced settings detection for i875P, AMD64 and nForce2.
Added partial advanced settings detection for KT266(A)/KT333.
Corrected ECC Error not counted as a global error anymore.
Added a "safe-mode" (press F1 when memtest86+ loading) in case of freeze.
Source code now compatible with gcc 3

[vidgion]

sweet, thanks for the headsup bro:)

[Dexx]

Any feedback on how the new version compares with the classic?

[timzak]

Looks like the new version detects memory timings now as well. Trouble is, they aren't detected correctly on my board. What I set in the bios always jives with CPU-Z, but memtest86's timing detection is somewhat off. It might be specific to my chipset (KT600) because Sandra detects the same incorrect timings that memtest86 does and Sandra has known compatibility issues with the KT600 chipset.

[Sniper.nkc]

Can someone explain how to set-up and use Memtest86 v 3.0 in DETAIL. I followed the instructions and I can't get it to work. Any help is appreciated.

[Speed_Mechanic2]

Originally posted by Sniper.nkc
Can someone explain how to set-up and use Memtest86 v 3.0 in DETAIL. I followed the instructions and I can't get it to work. Any help is appreciated.

Put this file on a Floppy Disk.

Download - Pre-Compiled package for Floppy (DOS - Win) - 54.9 KB - MD5 : f85e4a553a1b278e165d02b3fb897aa3

Then set-up BIOS Boot-priority to Boot-up on Floppy 1st.

Then Boot-up with Floppy in Floppy Drive.

That should be it. It will load up the same time it usually would load up Windows.

[Shaotai]

Originally posted by Speed_Mechanic2


Put this file on a Floppy Disk.

Download - Pre-Compiled package for Floppy (DOS - Win) - 54.9 KB - MD5 : f85e4a553a1b278e165d02b3fb897aa3

Then set-up BIOS Boot-priority to Boot-up on Floppy 1st.

Then Boot-up with Floppy in Floppy Drive.

That should be it. It will load up the same time it usually would load up Windows.

I like to use the memtest ISO. Download the ISO and burn a CD image using that ISO. Boot from the CD and it runs automatically! Piece of cake.... :)