RAM check (BIOS)

[TOMCAT81]

Hi, I want to know how to get the status of RAM i.e (1) how much size it is having? (2) How many memory locations are available(free)? (3) How many memory locations are in bad state? (4) what is the status of DATA BUS(working or not)? (5) what is the status of Address BUS(working or not)? All these things i need to check prior to OS installations. So is there any way to get it? Help me please

[Roger Wright]

The Power On Self Test (POST) in the BIOS tests all these functions, then loads the OS. If the PC gets through POST, the memory is good. "If it's Snowbird season, why can't we shoot them?" - Overheard in a bar in Bullhead City

[Mike Dimmick]

POST is meant as a simple check and doesn't test memory particularly thoroughly. Also, most systems now come configured for 'Quick POST' which is even less thorough. For a deeper memory test, try Windows Memory Diagnostic[^] or memtest86[^]. Stability. What an interesting concept. -- Chris Maunder

[Lost User]

but sir can u tell me the way by which i am able to use the post execution information.if yes explain me.

[Lost User]

I think these information could be obtain from the CMOS configuration. It will display for your the amount of your memory. For windows operating system if you want to check the status of the memory try to use the command mem in the MS-DOS prompt.

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[TOMCAT81]

Ya mike. It is possible to execute all sorts of programs even bfor OS loads but condition is, no OS dependencies like WIn API`s etc. -Try to get the things you like, else you will be forced to like the things you get! Cheers Tom;)