Testing RAM in Linux: A Guide

Prerequisites

Before you begin testing the RAM, you should make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A Linux distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)
• Root access to the system

Steps

• Open a terminal and enter the following command to change to the root directory:

  cd /
  

• Enter the following command to install the memtest86+ package:

  apt-get install memtest86+
  

  
  (Note: This command is valid for Ubuntu systems. If you are using a different distribution, you may need to use a different command to install the memtest86+ package. Consult the documentation for your specific distribution for more information.)
• Start the RAM test by entering the following command:

  memtest-setup
  

• Follow the prompts on the screen to start the RAM test. The test may take several hours, depending on the size of the RAM and the number of errors found.
• Once the test is completed, the results will be displayed on the screen. Look for error messages or other anomalies that may indicate problems with the RAM.
• If errors were found, you should consider replacing the RAM or performing other troubleshooting to fix the issue.