{"id":26014,"date":"2022-11-10T20:44:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T19:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/?p=26014"},"modified":"2022-11-10T20:44:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T19:44:48","slug":"memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"Memtest86: Perform memory test on UEFI computers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Update for the memory test software Memtest86. This now also supports UEFI systems.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If the computer crashes sporadically, good advice is expensive. In most cases, the principle of elimination is used to find the cause. Is the CPU getting too warm? What about the GPU? Is the RAM OK?<\/p>\n<p>At least with the latter question, the software &#8220;Memtest86&#8221; helped in the past. Booted from a USB stick or CD or DVD, the software allows you to test the computer&#8217;s RAM. If the computer&#8217;s memory is faulty, the software indicates this.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, the software was not compatible with modern computers. The reason was that only the old Bios mode was supported. The new version of the tool now allows use on UEFI-compatible computers. <\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Download_of_the_Software\" >Download of the Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Boot_from_USB_drive\" >Boot from USB drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Run_memory_test\" >Run memory test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Extended_configuration\" >Extended configuration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Memory_test_Microsoft_Surface\" >Memory test Microsoft Surface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/26014\/memtest86-perform-memory-test-on-uefi-computers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_of_the_Software\"><\/span>Download of the Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memtest86.com\/download.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download of the software<\/a> is refreshingly small. The download is barely 10 MB in size. On the positive side, the download already contains software to create the USB stick. To do this, we simply start the software and select the USB stick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_1.png 726w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_1-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two warnings will appear, informing us that the data on the USB stick will be deleted during the action. If there is still important data on the USB, it is better to back it up beforehand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"694\" height=\"593\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_2.png 694w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_2-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a short time, the USB stick is created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"199\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_3.png 529w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_3-300x113.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boot_from_USB_drive\"><\/span>Boot from USB drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We can now use the USB stick on the target computer. We call up the boot menu and start from the USB stick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"310\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_4.png 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_4-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_4-768x298.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a short wait, the menu appears, here we do not need to do anything by default, after a short wait the memory test starts automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_5-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_5-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_memory_test\"><\/span>Run memory test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Various tests are carried out. If errors occur, they are displayed. In this case, it is a good idea to replace the computer&#8217;s memory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"294\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_6-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_6-768x282.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended_configuration\"><\/span>Extended configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the standard test, the software also allows various configuration options. To do this, we click on &#8220;Config&#8221; when starting the software. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_7-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the configuration menu, information about the system can be requested, e.g. CPU information or information about the working memory. Specific tests can also be started. As a rule, however, this is not necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_8-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_8-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memory_test_Microsoft_Surface\"><\/span>Memory test Microsoft Surface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Things get a little more complicated when we use special hardware such as the Microsoft Surface. Here, booting directly from the USB stick is not quite so simple.<\/p>\n<p>First we need to call the <a href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/9516\/bios-uefi-beim-microsoft-surface-pro-aufrufen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UEFI system of the system<\/a>.  In the first step, we change the boot order and set USB to the first position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_9-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_9-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s not all, we also have to deactivate the Secure Boot. Then we restart the system. If we have plugged in the USB stick from Memtest86, we should boot from it the next time we reboot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_10-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_10-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From here the procedure is the same, the memory test is carried out automatically.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_11-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_11-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/memtest_12-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After completing the memory test, we should reactivate the secure boot. A small note for Bitlocker users, due to the change to the system, the Bitlocker recovery key will be required the next time Windows is started.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p>With the new version of Memtest86, a variant for UEFI-compatible devices is finally available. Although in the past one could activate the BIOS mode or legacy boot, this no longer worked for all devices.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, the new version only works for UEFI devices. For older devices with classic bios, the old version of Memtest86 is still recommended.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update for the memory test software Memtest86. 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