Toshiba SATELLITE A60 User Manual

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3.6 Memory Test  
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3.6  Memory Test 
This test module is to check whether the memory chip works normally. 
Subtest 01  BIOS ROM  
This test item  is to check the validity of BIOS ROM that includes two sub- items --
ROM Read and ROM Write Protection. ROM Read is to check whether BIOS 
ROM could be correctly read out, ROM Write Protect is to check whether BIOS 
ROM is write-protected. 
Subtest 02 Patterns  
This test item is to check whether the system memory  includes base memory and 
extended memory that could be accessed correctly through writing and reading 
with a series of designed pattern data. Below is the parameter setting dialog 
window. 
 
Test Option: Choose the Memory part to take the test– Base Memory or 
Extended Memory. 
Extended Memory Test Range: Specify the test coverage range of 
Extended Momory. If user chooses Total Size, it means that the whole 
Extended Momory will be tested. Although user can input the parameter 
into other select box, but the selected result is invalid. If user chooses 
Special Size, the test of  Extended Momory will be taken according to the 
coverage range that user chooses or time. 
Extended Memory Start Address (MB) & Extended Memory End 
Address (MB): 
Set the range of extended memory that is to be tested, the