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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