Issues running SpinRite 6.1 Rel 2 on Zimaboard

[the_physio]

Results of running MemTest86 again:

• Cold Test – failed with 2 errors.
• Warm Test – passed (ie no errors).
• Warm Test using parallel CPUs – failed with 1 error.

@CSPea I'll see if I can source another 12v power supply (preferably 5A but even if different 3A unit is available it will be interesting) & will post an update of the outcome.

 

[DarkwinX]

@the_physio Jaycar are usually a good source of beefier self contained power supplies.

I'd avoid the meanwell unit unless you're experienced with wiring up a unit or have a sparky mate.

 

[CSPea]

Hey Colin (@CSPea):

I'm pretty certain that this was one of the first things that was suggested and that @the_physio did try using a beefier power supply. But otherwise, definitely a good thing to rule out!

Ah!
Sorry I missed (or forgot!) that earlier reference!
Thank you Steve.

 

[the_physio]

Well in the immortal words of Bill & Ted..."Bogus". 12V 5A power supply & still hits MemTest86 errors.

 

[the_physio]

Hi guys,

Just thought I’d drop an update on my Zimaboard & SpinRite 6.1 saga.

I bought a new Zimaboard (232):

• Ran MemTest86 in normal & parallel modes with no memory errors.
• Ran the latest SprinRite v6.1 Release 3 for 24 hours with no memory errors reported.

Hooking up the old problematic Zimaboard (216):

• As expect the MemTest86 in normal mode threw up errors as it had done previously.
• Ran the latest SpinRite v6.1 Release 3 & it picked up memory errors within the hour.

FYI, I tried reloading the CasaOS onto the Zimaboard but even this was unsuccessful – not overly surprising I suppose as it wouldn’t update the OS when I first got it. Maybe I’ll start using it as a techy paper weight.

Cheers.

 

[HoboFist]

It's my previous PC. I originally built it with 32 GB of RAM, and it worked great. After a few years I decided to upgrade to 64 GB by buying the same kit of RAM, 2 16 GB sticks. I don't remember how long it took, but I eventually started noticing strange behavior, and I think I even had a corrupt file. I think I ran it like that for a few months before I decided to run MemTest86. I was actually able to get the full 64 GB to pass MemTest86 by lowering the RAM speed from 3200 to 3000 in the BIOS.

Due to this experience, I will ALWAYS test every computer before I use it. My new computer passed with flying colors

I am having a very similar issue with my 32 to 64 RAM upgrade...roughly 3k errors....I was thiking I might have to swap back but for some reason completely overlooked trying again w/ lowered speeds, definately going to try this now! Just wanted to say thanks for the bump to the thoughtnoggin!

 

[ShadowMeow]

Set RAM speed to 1600. No more errors.

 

[peterblaise]

... SpinRite 6.1 ... threw up a huge amount of
these critical errors - although when I restart
the process they aren't always coming up in
the same sectors (see attached) ...
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So, the_physio, have you ever gotten the
chance to revisit the 1.0T WDC
WD10EARS-22Y5B1 SN
WD-WCAV5H721905 HDD?

I suggest removing and reinstalling the
circuit card on the drive and cleaning the
contacts to ensure clean connections.

The drive may have worn out the track 0
area, so SpinRite may confirm that,
regardless, and if the data is NOT
important anymore, you can tell SpinRite
to barge on through:

SPINRITE NORAMTEST LEVEL 2/3/4/5 DYNASTAT 0

Data recovery ( in place ) and drive
maintenance are what SpinRite is all about,
so once that memory distraction is over,
how about getting back to the drive and it's
data?