Can't set number of passes

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  • lunadesign
    Member
    • Oct 2006
    • 49

    #1

    Can't set number of passes

    I'm using v8.3 Free and when I get to the part where I can set the number of passes, the "New Value" field appears and I can type the desired new value. However, when I hit enter, it clears out the value.

    Is there a different key I need to press to "save" the new value?

    My screen cuts off the MemTest UI right below this line so it's possible there's some help text there that I can't see.

    Thanks!
  • keith
    Employee
    • Oct 2010
    • 718

    #2
    In the Free version, the maximum number of passes is 4. Normally, you would see the following error message.

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    • lunadesign
      Member
      • Oct 2006
      • 49

      #3
      Ah....that totally explains it. Thanks!

      Is there a way to "fix" MemTest so the GUI fits on-screen?

      I've seen the sticky topic that covers the screen you see while tests are being performed. However, it looks like that workaround doesn't cover the pre-test GUI.

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      • keith
        Employee
        • Oct 2010
        • 718

        #4
        Normally, MemTest86 attempts to adjust the screen resolution to the minimum (1024x768 ) if it is too low. But there is a possibility that the UEFI firmware does not support setting higher resolutions if it is outdated.

        If you can upload a copy of the MemTest86.log (found under EFI\BOOT\ of the USB flash drive), we can check if this is the case.

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        • lunadesign
          Member
          • Oct 2006
          • 49

          #5
          Sure thing. I'm attaching a zipped copy to this post.

          In case it helps, the mobo is a Supermicro X10SDV-TP8F and I'm using the onboard video adapter. It's got the latest firmware.

          BTW, in case it helps, I'm seeing the same exact problem when I view the GUI using an actual monitor *or* when I view the console via IPMI. In both cases, the text-based UI (during the test) is fine although a little small.
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