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Rember
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Rember
v.0.3.7b
Description
Rember is a front-end GUI to the ‘memtest’ command line memory testing program. This application will allow the user to select the number of test loops, as well as the amount of memory to test. There is a ‘Log’ tab that will allow the user to monitor memory testing. The user can toggle a ‘verbose’ switch to limit the amount of output, and can also choose to quit Finder and other applications.
Defective memory can cause computers to malfunction, crash, and behave in a variety of ways which can sometimes baffle end users and computer technicians alike. Apple provides hardware test CDs with most of their products, and there are some third-party utilties for Mac OS X which perform memory testing. In my experience, these tools have not always been able to quickly and efficiently diagnose memory problems. Rember has been designed to simplify the testing, and diagnosis of these problems.
This software is free, and is covered under the GNU GPL. Please read accompanying «COPYING» file for more info.
Requirements
Features
- Easy to use testing console
- Human-readable test report summarizes test results
- Memory information window displays DIMM status
- And more.
What’s New?
- No longer accepts decimal input for loop for memory allotment
- Regression regarding memory info and early versions of Snow Leopard fixed
- Modernized ProcessController class (used to quit other running apps before testing)
- Modernized power management functions for delaying idle system sleep
- Now localized in Russian and French Languages
- No longer limited to arbitrary limit of 8GB when allocating memory for testing
All changes to Rember are listed here.
Alternate download: Rember v.0.3.4b (Mac OS X, v.10.3.9-10.4.x)
Legacy downloads: Rember v.0.3b (Mac OS X, 10.3.8 and lower)
Deprecated: Rember v.0.2.1b (Mac OS X, 10.2.x)
Press
Is your memory bad?
Author: Ted Landau
Macworld article
February 14th, 2006
State of the Mac: Know the warning signs
Author: Ted Landau
Macworld June 2007 Print article
May 22, 2007
Detect bad RAM in your Mac
Author: Adam C. Engst
Cnet Tips & Tricks
May 8, 2007
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Rember Mac
С установленным Rember на Mac компьютере вы можете провести тестирование и диагностику операций на вашей оперативной памяти, чтобы найти любую проблему
Поврежденная оперативная память, может ухудшить и замедлить работу вашего Mac. Если вы заметили, что он не работает, как в первый день, проверяйте состояние установленных модулей на вашем компьютере благодаря Rember.
Простая в использовании консоль для тестирования оперативной памяти.
Это в основном графический пользовательский интерфейс для инструмента memtest, которого теперь мы сможем запустить без необходимости прибегнуть к командной строке, и тем самым упростить процедуры тестирования и диагностики.
Как использовать Rember для диагностики оперативной памяти?
После установления приложения на нашем Mac компьютере, появится всплывающее окно, которое сообщает нам о количестве модулей оперативной памяти на нашем компьютере, а также их скорость, тип и количество.
Затем мы должны указать, сколько памяти мы хотим посвятить тестам и количество проходов или loops, которых программа даст для тестирования оперативной памяти. Мы нажмем на кнопку Start и подождем, пока Rember выполнит все операции, которых мы сможем увидеть на вкладке Log. После завершения, программа обеспечит нам отчет со всеми его выводами.
Test for Defective RAM Modules Easily with Rember for Mac OS X
If you just got a RAM upgrade and you want to test the memory, or if you just want a great free addition to a Mac troubleshooting toolbox, download Rember now.
Rember is a free and easy to use graphical front-end to the command line MemTest tool, it runs memory tests to help determine if you have defective RAM modules installed in a Mac, which could potentially lead to crashes and general system degradation.
Here’s how to use Rember to test a Mac for defective or problematic memory modules (RAM) installed. This is a great tool to use after you have upgraded or changed RAM in a Mac in particular.
Using Rember to Test Mac RAM
As with memtest, it’s best to quit as many open applications as possible so that you have the maximum amount of free memory available, this allows more RAM to be tested for any potential problems. Before anything else you’ll obviously need to download Rember app:
Launch the app and click on “Test” and then just wait. Assuming all goes well, you’ll get an “all tests passed” message, but if something went wrong, you’ll find that out too.
What if the test doesn’t pass? If you’re using third party memory, you can usually just replace the RAM module and resolve the issue. Most RAM is covered under the manufacturers warranty, and if it is Apple RAM and your Mac is still under Apple Care warranty than Apple will replace it for you.
Rember is highly recommended and should be considered an essential addition to your Utilities folder and troubleshooting armada.
The other great thing about Rember is that it works in all versions of Mac OS X, from Snow Leopard to Mavericks to El Capitan to Sierra, so regardless of what’s on the Mac it should work just fine. This is a nice little find from Cnet, enjoy!
3 Memory Testing Utility for Mac OS X
Mac can be conveniently purchased from the Apple store and most of configuration allows you to upgrade the memory so that you don’t need to open the case and take the risk in using an incompatible memory which would cause system lockups. The only thing is the upgrade from Apple store cost a lot more money if compared to the one that it purchased from a computer store. For example, an additional 2GB of memory cost $50 at Apple Store while it only cost less than $10 if you search in Pricewatch. If you’re willing to take the risk in adding extra memory in your Mac either to save money or perhaps you have a few lying around, it is best to run a memory test to make sure that the RAM is fully compatible and won’t make your Mac unstable.
Here we suggest 3 different methods to easily run a memory test on your Mac OS X including the latest Mountain Lion 10.8.
Rember is actually a GUI for the popular command line memory testing tool called Memtest OS X. Instead of typing commands in terminal, you can run the test by clicking a button. You are able to test a selected amount or all of the memory, specify the number of times the tests should run and also viewing of the log. Rember includes Memtest OS X in the package so there is no need to manually download and install the memtest. Running Rember will show a table displaying the detected memory on your Mac. Select the amount of memory to test, number of loops and click the Test button to start checking the memory. When the tests is finished, Rember will show the test results.
Rember runs in Mac OS X which means that not all of the ram can be tested due to a portion of RAM being reserved for housekeeping.
2. Memtest86+
If your Mac has a SuperDrive, you can burn the pre-compiled bootable ISO image of the Memtest86+ and boot up the Mac with the disc. Just press and hold the C key when starting up Mac to boot from the disc. The good thing about Memtest86+ is it runs by itself without relying on the operating system, giving you a more accurate memory test result.
3. Apple Hardware Test
This is the recommended way by Apple to test your memory using their diagnostic tool. If you have an installation disc, insert the disc, restart your Mac, press and hold the C key. Select the language for the Apple Hardware Test and click the Test button to start testing. You can also tick the “Perform extended testing” option which would perform a more thorough test that takes considerably more time to complete. On the latest Mac OS X Mountain Lion, the Apple Hardware Test is already pre-installed and it doesn’t come with an installation disc. Simply boot up, press and hold the D key to start the Apple Hardware Test.
You can also see the amount of memory installed on your Mac at the Hardware Profile tab to confirm that the memory is correctly installed and detected. There are some Apple Hardware Test images that can be downloaded for older models. Do note that the Apple Hardware Test images are machine specific meaning that you cannot use the iBook version on a Mac Mini.