Memtest86 update should show which memory chip is failing

Stability issues caused by basic memory issues can be frustrating and difficult to diagnose. One way to solve such problems is to use a program that checks for memory errors, such as Memtest86 from Passmark. This particular program should, with an upcoming update, indicate which memory module it failed.

on me Twitter introduces Passmark Next update for Memtest86 that tests memory stability. What’s new in the update is that the software should be able to tell the user where the problem is, right down to the faulty memory circuit. With this information, it will be easier for users to solve the problem by replacing the faulty memory module, or perhaps attempting a repair.

Passmark shows a typical picture of what test results might look like with the updated version of Memtest86. In testing, four 16GB DDR5 memories from Crucial were used. In this case, the fault lies with the memory module in the DIMM_B1 memory slot, one of the memory circuits displays an error 99.

Passmark says the update should be released in about two weeks. The new functionality will initially only work with matching DDR5 memory sets in conjunction with Z690 motherboards and an Intel Core 12000 “Alder Lake” series processor. At the time of writing, it is unclear if the functionality will also come to other platforms and system configurations in the future.