On 5 Aug 99, at 18:34, Max Timchenko wrote:
> DK> ...especially since your system does a memory check every time
> DK> you turn it on.
>
> The memory check on startup is hardly the best way to test the memory.
A lot of people seem to like to configure their CMOS settings to skimp on
this test in order to boot quickly. Or, like me, they're often impatient and
press <Esc> to abort the test early.
I agree with Max -- you should not really rely on this test.
David G
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