How To Run Memory Diagnostics Direct

Press down on the plastic retaining clips at either end of the RAM slots to eject the sticks.

Once the test finishes, your computer will reboot automatically into Windows. Here is the tricky part: Windows does not pop up a notification with the results. You have to find them in the Event Viewer.

The test runs automatically. By default, it performs a "Standard" pass. You can press F1 to change the settings to "Extended" for a more thorough (but much slower) scan. how to run memory diagnostics

While the test is running, you can press to change the thoroughness:

Once MemTest86 loads, it displays a graphical interface. Click or wait for the automatic countdown. Press down on the plastic retaining clips at

Apple Diagnostics will run a swift scan of your components. If it finds a memory problem, it will display a specific reference code. Memory errors typically generate the following codes: PPM001 : There may be an issue with a memory module.

Download the free version of from the official PassMark website. Extract the downloaded ZIP folder. Insert your USB flash drive into the computer. Run the imageUSB.exe application included in the folder. You have to find them in the Event Viewer

Note: You can also toggle the cache settings and the pass count. Press to apply changes.