https://www.memtest.org/ Logo Memtest86+ is a stand-alone memory tester for x86 and x86-64 architecture computers. It provides a more thorough memory check than that provided by BIOS memory tests. Memtest86+ can be loaded and run either directly by a PC BIOS (legacy or UEFI) or via an intermediate bootloader that supports the Linux 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, or EFI handover boot protocol. It should work on any Pentium class or later 32-bit or 64-bit x86 CPU. Licensing General Public License v2 Memtest86+ v6 is a unified, free, open-source memory testing tool, released under GNU GPL v2.0. The new v6 code base (originally called PCMemTest) was provided by Martin Whitaker, based on Memtest86+ v5, developed by Sam Demeulemeester. Both are now working on Memtest86+. Memtest86+ is unrelated to 'Memtest86', a closed-source `Freemium` software released in 2013 by PassMark Software Pty Ltd. Screenshots 1. 2. 3. Memtest86+ Screenshot DDR5-7200 Qualification Memtest86+ Screenshot 224 Threads, 3TB RAM Server Memtest86+ Screenshot [Retro] Rambus RDRAM on Pentium 4 Why test your RAM? ram logo Troubleshoot PC Instabilities Memory errors are one of the most common causes of crashes, freezes and instabilities. If you encounter such issues with your computer, testing your RAM thoroughly is probably the first thing to do. Memtest86+ uses various algorithms to reliably detect failures. It will let you know if your RAM is faulty or not. Ensure Initial Stability Before using your brand-new PC, putting your new server into production, or after having overclocked your CPU or RAM, it's often wise to make sure there are no memory issues. Troubleshooting issues later can be annoying, costly, and time-consuming. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This FAQ covers the main issues with Memtest86+. Please also read the full README if you don't find an appropriate answer. Installation on Removable Media How to create a bootable Memtest86+ USB Drive using Windows? Plug a standard FAT32-formatted USB Drive, download and launch the Windows USB Installer and follow the quick steps. Reboot your computer and select the USB Drive in your Boot Menu. How to create a bootable Memtest86+ USB Drive using Linux? The ISO image must be written directly ('dumped') to the raw device, either by using the dd command or by using a utility that provides the same functionality like balenaEtcher. How to create a bootable Memtest86+ USB Drive using MacOS We recommand balenaEtcher to burn the image to a USB Flash Drive under MacOS. PS: Using the Restore function in Apple's Disk Utility does not work. Which media are supported? Memtest86+ can be run from a USB Flash Drive (FAT32 formatted), CDROM drive (by burning the ISO to a blank disk) or Network boot (PXE). If you need a floppy image, use the "make iso" command to generate a 'floppy.img' file Booting Issues I can't boot because of a "Secure Boot Violation" The Memtest86+ binary is not signed by Microsoft, so you need to temporarily disable Secure Boot in your BIOS options. We're working on a better solution. Memtest86+ does not launch. To boot from a USB Flash Drive instead of your hard drive, you must select it using the Boot Menu. The Boot Menu is usually available by pressing F8, F12 or ESC at early startup. Please check your PC/ motherboard manual. Can I launch Memtet86+ using PXE? Yes. Just use memtest.bin (for BIOS PXE) or memtest.efi (for UEFI PXE) as payload for iPXE or PXELINUX. Don't forget to disable Secure Boot. My USB keyboard does not work Memtest86+ USB drivers are work in progress. Not all USB devices are supported yet, and there may be problems on some hardware. Please submit a bug report with detailed information. Troubleshooting RAM Errors I got errors! What's next? Once a memory error has been detected, determining the failing module is not a clear-cut procedure. If your computer is overclocked, you should try again at default settings first. Then, if you have more than one memory module, try removing them one at a time to find the faulty one. You can also rotate them. For more informations, look here I only have some bits wrong. Any solution? Yes. Both Linux and Windows offer a way to exclude small bad memory areas. An additional Memtest86+ feature is planned to easily generate the required patterns for Windows. Various When does it stop? It doesn't: Memtest86+ is an endless loop. After a successful pass, all your memory has been tested successfully. You can wait longer for even greater confidence, or just press ESC to stop. Which tests are executed by Memtest86+? For a more detailed explanation about Memtest86+'s Test Algorithms and induvial Test Descriptions, please check this section of the README page. How to use the COM/serial output? On Windows, edit the file syslinux.cfg at the root of the USB Drive and add "APPEND ttyS0" after "KERNEL mt86plus". On Linux, pass the parameter "ttyS0" using GRUB ISO. Alternatively, compile your own version with the switch "enable_tty = true" in "config.c. Default settings are 8N1 115200 bps. Why is Memtest86+ testing more memory than I have? It doesn't. The memory on a modern computer is not necessarily mapped in a linear way. E.g.: 16GB of RAM can be virtually mapped from 0-15GB and 16-17GB with a hole between 15GB and 16GB. Download Latest Version Memtest86+ v6.00 Released: 2022-10-23 Icon Windows USB Installer (32/64 bits) 7e02984aa78f738689115cadd49a6cbc Icon Linux ISO (32 bits) 4a7758b4bcfa48177a3274fdb27a38f5 Icon Linux ISO (64 bits) cbbf4cc9245c0338b69ec6c274dd38c3 Icon Linux ISO w/ GRUB (64 bits) cfe1ed0f55b31d447edefd841679d612 --------------------------------------------------------------------- V6.00 Changelog * Rewrite code for UEFI 32 & 64 bits * Add support for x64 Long Mode Paging * Add support for up to 256 cores * Add detection for DDR4 & DDR5 * Add support for XMP 3.0 * Add detection for AMD Zen 1/2/3/4 * Add detection for Intel up to 13th Gen * Add better support for AMD pre-ZEN CPUs * Add support for older nVidia and AMD chipsets * Add support for SDRAM * Many enhancements * Numerous bug fixes & optimization Memtest86+ Timeline Evolution of the GPL version Memtest86+ V6 M. Whitaker & S. Demeulemeester 2022- PCMemTest Martin Whitaker 2020-2022 Memtest86+ V1-V5 Sam Demeulemeester 2004-2020 Memtest86 V3 Eric Biederman 2004 MemTest-86 Chris Brady 1994-2002 Bug Report Found a bug? Please file a bug report on our official GitHub page! Please give us as much information as possible about your hardware and the way to reproduce the issue. Also, please check that your bug hasn't already been submitted. Submit Issue Donation & Last Donators list Donate with PayPal button * Thomas Lamprecht Donated $100 on 2022-05-14 John Brooks Donated $50 on 2022-05-04 Robert Dixon Donated $50 on 2021-11-29 Brandon Lancaster Donated $50 on 2021-11-28 JaWo Webdesign Donated $10 on 2021-11-21 Link Svilen Dramov Donated $10 on 2021-11-20