Extended Memory Test

Selects a complete RAM test, including READ- WRITE test, test for proper RAM refresh, and a check for addressing errors. Bad chips are indicated by socket and row location (i.e. U4,D). In addition, all memory errors are reported by memory location. Bad chips generally require replacement. Remove the problem chip using a small screwdriver or other appropriate tool to pry the chip up, little by little, each end a little at a time. Refer to INSTALLING RAM CHIPS IN THE RAMPAK 4GS on page 5 for further instructions. The EXTENDED MEMORY TEST is recommended only when you suspect there is a memory problem, but the QUICK MEMORY TEST doesn’t reveal a problem. The EXTENDED MEMORY TEST takes substantially more time to execute than the QUICK MEMORY TEST. The length of the test is dependent on the amount of RAM installed on the RamPak. Roughly 20 minutes is required to test a full 4 megabytes.

Execute Test Now

Performs test immediately, without exiting the program or installing any other settings. This is valuable when seeking a specific problem. For running a test as part of your routine memory set-up, simply select the desired test before using the DONE--INSTALL CHANGES selection under the FILE menu.

Selecting Execute Test Now opens the Memory Test dialog box. You will have the option of running the requested test one time, a user specified number of times, or loop forever. The user can exit Diagnostics at any time by pressing the “ESC’ key.

The Settings Menu

Under this menu, you are able to configure the caching and statistical parameters of the RamPak, as well as allocate RAM among the various caching functions. But before setting up caches and using statistics, it is important to understand what they offer:

The Concept of Caching

Often, users confuse caching with RAM disks,

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