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b42

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Memtest86+ errors

hello,

I am receiving those errors when doing memtest.

I have tried 3 different sets of RAM sticks and every time I get those same errors.

What does that mean in general? Should I be concerned?

cryptearth

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

if different modules produce the same error the error likely aren't the modules - which, just by logical inclusion, means, that the error is either the ram controller in the cpu or a trace on the motherboard
same as with replacing ram modules to figure out if they are the issue to test whether its the cpu or the board is to replace either of those

b42

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

if different modules produce the same error the error likely aren't the modules - which, just by logical inclusion, means, that the error is either the ram controller in the cpu or a trace on the motherboard
same as with replacing ram modules to figure out if they are the issue to test whether its the cpu or the board is to replace either of those

okay, will test it on another motherboard (with cpu embedded) and let you know the outcome! Thanks!

cryptearth

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

this should at least give an insight if the error moves with the modules (which i doubt)
as for cpu vs motherboard: as it's likely hard to get replacements you could try to reseat the cpu - could be a weak connection of one of the pads

b42

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

this should at least give an insight if the error moves with the modules (which i doubt)
as for cpu vs motherboard: as it's likely hard to get replacements you could try to reseat the cpu - could be a weak connection of one of the pads

I am afraid I will just brick the machine.

Can I do that with hot-air gun? to just heat it and take it off and then reseat it?

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

If it persists on the current MB, try clocking the RAM down. XMP/DOCP can clock it a bit higher than the modules or controller can handle.

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cryptearth

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

oh - i missed the M on the shot - so, this is a laptop then? important information!

5hridhyan

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

Can I do that with hot-air gun?

Please NO, That IS actually fastest and real way to brick the board
Proper removal requires (as far as I know)
-BGA rework station
-controlled temp profiles
"Experience"
so realistically: don’t attempt that at home unless you already do board-level repair

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b42

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

Yes, it is a laptop.

But as I mentioned, I tried 1600Mhz modules - the same. 1333Mhz modules - exactly the same errors appear.

5hridhyan

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

hmm, have you tested w/ different slots like try just one stick of RAM in Slot A, then move that same stick to Slot B. If the errors only happen in one slot, the motherboard is the culprit, if it happens in both, it’s likely the CPU's integrated memory controller...

and at that point replacement is the solution, also we got to know CPU is soldered; at any way replacing a whole motherboard might not be worthed

Edit:
also, is this actually affecting your workflow in practice?

Last edited by 5hridhyan (2026-05-06 16:01:44)

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cryptearth

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

with an intel 3000 about how many decades old - yes, replacement of the machine should be considered

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

I have tried 3 different sets of RAM sticks

Have you tried using only the first slot?

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b42

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Re: Memtest86+ errors

Just tried with even different single module than had been used on previous tests, tested both slot 0 and then slot 1 and still got the same errors.

Last edited by b42 (2026-05-07 05:40:08)