[bigtrucks]

Well I'm back with yet another issue.
I did a chkscn on my lap 06-29-10 and it came back with "Computer has a memory problem.To fix this problem contact you computer manufacture." Then I ran one just 15 minutes ago and as it was running in the 2nd part(has 2 sections that it runs) it came up with "Hardware Problems Found.To fix this problem contact you computer manufacture."So how do I find what memory/hardware has the problem and how do I fix it? Waiting for a response from Toshiba seems to be getting longer.

Thank You in advance

Regards

BT




Satellite L305D-S5900
AMD Athlon 64X2 Dual-Core Processor tk 57 1.90ghZ
3GB SDRAM
32-bit OS250GB HDD

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If you have more than one RAM module installed, try starting computer with one RAM stick at a time.

NOTE Keep in mind, the manual check listed above is always superior to the software check, listed below. DO NOT proceed with memtest, if you can go with option A

B. If you have only one RAM stick installed...
...run memtest...

1. Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)
2. Unzip downloaded memtest86+-2.11.iso.zip file.
3. Inside, you'll find memtest86+-2.11.iso file.
4. Download, and install ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/
5. Insert blank CD into your CD drive.
6. Open ImgBurn, and click on Write image file to disc
7. Click on Browse for a file... icon:



8. Locate memtest86+-2.11.iso file, and click Open button.
9. Click on ImgBurn green arrow to start burning bootable memtest86 CD:



10. Once the CD is created, boot from it, and memtest will automatically start to run. You may have to change the boot sequence in your BIOS to make it work right.

To change Boot Sequence in your BIOS
Reboot the system and at the first post screen (where it is counting up memory) start tapping the DEL button
This will enter you into the Bios\Cmos area.
Find the Advanced area and click Enter
Look for Boot Sequence or Boot Options and highlight that click Enter
Now highlight the first drive and follow the directions on the bottom of the screen on how to modify it and change it to CDrom.
Change the second drive to the C or Main Drive
Once that is done then click F10 to Save and Exit
You will prompted to enter Y to verify Save and Exit. Click Y and the system will now reboot with the new settings.


The running program will look something like this depending on the size and number of ram modules installed:




It's recommended to run 5-6 passes. Each pass contains very same 8 tests.

This will show the progress of the test. It can take a while. Be patient, or leave it running overnight.



The following image is the test results area:



The most important item here is the “errors” line. If you see ANY errors, even one, most likely, you have bad RAM.

[rshaffer61]

If you have more than one RAM module installed, try starting computer with one RAM stick at a time.

NOTE Keep in mind, the manual check listed above is always superior to the software check, listed below. DO NOT proceed with memtest, if you can go with option A

B. If you have only one RAM stick installed...
...run memtest...

1. Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)
2. Unzip downloaded memtest86+-2.11.iso.zip file.
3. Inside, you'll find memtest86+-2.11.iso file.
4. Download, and install ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/
5. Insert blank CD into your CD drive.
6. Open ImgBurn, and click on Write image file to disc
7. Click on Browse for a file... icon:



8. Locate memtest86+-2.11.iso file, and click Open button.
9. Click on ImgBurn green arrow to start burning bootable memtest86 CD:



10. Once the CD is created, boot from it, and memtest will automatically start to run. You may have to change the boot sequence in your BIOS to make it work right.

To change Boot Sequence in your BIOS
Reboot the system and at the first post screen (where it is counting up memory) start tapping the DEL button
This will enter you into the Bios\Cmos area.
Find the Advanced area and click Enter
Look for Boot Sequence or Boot Options and highlight that click Enter
Now highlight the first drive and follow the directions on the bottom of the screen on how to modify it and change it to CDrom.
Change the second drive to the C or Main Drive
Once that is done then click F10 to Save and Exit
You will prompted to enter Y to verify Save and Exit. Click Y and the system will now reboot with the new settings.


The running program will look something like this depending on the size and number of ram modules installed:




It's recommended to run 5-6 passes. Each pass contains very same 8 tests.

This will show the progress of the test. It can take a while. Be patient, or leave it running overnight.



The following image is the test results area:



The most important item here is the “errors” line. If you see ANY errors, even one, most likely, you have bad RAM.

[bigtrucks]

Hey thanks for responding so quick rshaffer61.
I have 2 ram and took the 2GB out first and the scan came back with the same thing. reversed it and put the 1GB in and yet still the same thing. I'm running on 1GB now and the only thing that is different is it is a little slower. I thought I had problems with my CD/DVD because it wouldn't complete the backups. I tried different CD's thinking it was that but then I realized it wasn't as it was doing find with them before. It plays and burns fine so I'm not sure why it won't backup anymore. That was the whole reason for the check scan. I really am confused here.

BT

[rshaffer61]

So it still says a hardware problem?
So no memtest completed I take it?
Have you done any updates or upgrades to the system just prior to this starting?

[bigtrucks]

I guess so. Or at least that's what it is saying

I didn't do the memtest as you stated in bold not too if I could do option A.

The last update prior to this issue was

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Update x86 (KB982525)
Installation date: ‎6/‎23/‎2010 1:06 PM
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 80070005
Update type: Important
This update addresses a set of known issues of the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
http://go.microsoft..../?LinkId=190849
Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

but it was updated again the next day and was successful. The last update was 6-25-2010 I also added the NoScript about a week or so ago. I've had the backup issue for a while, about 2 weeks. My son mentioned that there may be a possibility that both ram sticks/cards are going bad. I have another Toshiba lap and will see if the cards will inter change and test it that way tomorrow then get back with you then unless you have any other ideas or suggestions.

BT

[bigtrucks]

I did CHKDSK /R (Had to do in safe modeas it would not alow me access to logs)I haven't a clue what it all means. Hopefully you will. Thought it might help locate this error, if I even have a memory problem.If it is of no help then just disregard it.
Mediafire-CBS Logs
Thanks
BT

[rshaffer61]

Go ahead and run the memtest on each stick individually so we can make sure.
Before that please do the following and supply the requested log.
Download and install Free Everest Home Edition
Open it.
1: In left pane expand Computer folder.
2: Click once on Summary
3: In upper menu, go Report
4: And then to Quick Report-Summary
5: Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Click the + by computer, click on Sensor. Get a screenshot and post it so I can check your temps and voltages...

DO NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING UNDER THE LINE THAT SAYS "DEBUG- PCI"

[bigtrucks]

hey thanks Rshaffer61
Here's the screeny and the log from Everest. I'm not sure if I posted it right by way of Mediafire. I will post the results of the memtest in my next reply.

Thanks for your help.


http://www.mediafire...i...jgo&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/?tliyi31mhlm

BT

Edited by bigtrucks, 02 July 2010 - 07:06 PM.

[rshaffer61]

Everest report looks good so now we wait for your memtest results.

[bigtrucks]

Hello rshaffer61,Sorry for the delay,
I've dwnld all that you asked me to and there seems to be a problem with the ImgBurn burning.It says "Device Not Ready(Tracking Servo Failure)"
So now what?

[rshaffer61]

Get Burncdcc from my signature...it is a small FAST no frills iso burning program...

NOTE...do not put a blank cd in until burncdcc opens the tray for you
1. Start BurnCDCC
2. Browse to the ISO file you want to burn on cd/dvd ....in this case its puppy-2.16-seamonkey-fulldrivers.iso
3. Select the ISO file
4. click on Start

[bigtrucks]

Thanks. Quick question, When I dwnld this do I dwnld it to the desk or where. I tried to dwnld it but didn't function.

[rshaffer61]

Download it to the desktop.
I just tried the link in my signature and it went to the website for the program and downloaded with no problem.

[bigtrucks]

OK! I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I have the program open and copy/paste the Puppy-2.... and it keeps coming up cannot find ISO.

[rshaffer61]

You saved the download burncdcc to your desktop correct?
Then unzipped the file to your desktop correct?

With the memtest file you downloaded and unzipped it correct?
When it unzipped where did you save the files it unzipped?
One should be a ISO file that you find with burncdcc and have it burn that file to a cd using the steps in post #2.