Please help identifying Vista Memory (RAM) Error on Asus G..

My Vista Ultimate 32bit laptop (Asus G1, 2GB RAM as 2x 1GB DDR2-667 in 2
banks) is giving me troubles already over the last few weeks.Occasional
BSOD (IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, BAD_SPOOLER, NTFS.SYS, MEMORY_MANAGEMENT,
etc.) or bootup problems pointing to some memory problems. With Vista
Boot/Repair CD that could always be fixed - so far.

Until today. Computer doesn't boot anymore, no difference if Safe Mode,
Normal or Last Known Good Configuration. Vista Repair CD doesn't detect
and can't repair any startup errors.

So I ran Memory Test which came back with "Hardware Problem detected"
right away. So probably 1 or both Memory bars are defect or even a bank
or 2.

Here is what I did to further consolidate the error and the occuring
symptoms:

- both memory stick in both banks

no bootup, computer starts, Vista green progress bar appears short
time, then black screen with hd activity for ever

- only 1 meory stick (0) in bank (0)

bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off

- only 1 memory stick (1) in bank (1)

bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off

- only 1 memory stick (1) in bank (0)

bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off

- only 1 memory stick (0) in bank (1)

no bootup at all. screen stays black and all status LED are blinking

That tells me that either the memory stick or the bank is defect.

Can you please help me identifying what is the best way forward?
Unfortunately I currently live on a small island with no access to
alternative RAM module. Have to go 4 hours to next big town with mall,
where I could buy memory modules if necessary.

What should I look for?

1 memory stick? or 2 right away? And what is the possible hardware
problem? Bank0 or 1? Or only the memory?

Please help me to find the right way, as trial and error can prove
costly for me here in the middle of nowhere. ;-)

Thanks,

Chris


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nomad4ever

Hi,

While I understand you don't have the resources, the next logical step is a
known good memory module in bank (0). If it fails, then the probable problem
is the motherboard and it will likely need to be replaced.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
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"nomad4ever" <guest DeleteThis @unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> My Vista Ultimate 32bit laptop (Asus G1, 2GB RAM as 2x 1GB DDR2-667 in 2
> banks) is giving me troubles already over the last few weeks.Occasional
> BSOD (IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, BAD_SPOOLER, NTFS.SYS, MEMORY_MANAGEMENT,
> etc.) or bootup problems pointing to some memory problems. With Vista
> Boot/Repair CD that could always be fixed - so far.
>
> Until today. Computer doesn't boot anymore, no difference if Safe Mode,
> Normal or Last Known Good Configuration. Vista Repair CD doesn't detect
> and can't repair any startup errors.
>
> So I ran Memory Test which came back with "Hardware Problem detected"
> right away. So probably 1 or both Memory bars are defect or even a bank
> or 2.
>
> Here is what I did to further consolidate the error and the occuring
> symptoms:
>
> - both memory stick in both banks
>
> no bootup, computer starts, Vista green progress bar appears short
> time, then black screen with hd activity for ever
>
> - only 1 meory stick (0) in bank (0)
>
> bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
> screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
> no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off
>
> - only 1 memory stick (1) in bank (1)
>
> bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
> screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
> no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off
>
> - only 1 memory stick (1) in bank (0)
>
> bootup till blue Vista bubble, than "Please wait" on Vista background
> screen, then black sreen with mouse cursor only, cursor is working, but
> no other activity, no CTRL-ALT-DEL possible, only switch off
>
> - only 1 memory stick (0) in bank (1)
>
> no bootup at all. screen stays black and all status LED are blinking
>
> That tells me that either the memory stick or the bank is defect.
>
> Can you please help me identifying what is the best way forward?
> Unfortunately I currently live on a small island with no access to
> alternative RAM module. Have to go 4 hours to next big town with mall,
> where I could buy memory modules if necessary.
>
> What should I look for?
>
> 1 memory stick? or 2 right away? And what is the possible hardware
> problem? Bank0 or 1? Or only the memory?
>
> Please help me to find the right way, as trial and error can prove
> costly for me here in the middle of nowhere.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
>
> --
> nomad4ever