DDR5 ECC Memory - memtest shows as disabled / Linux dmidecode shows ECC as enabled

[TheDragon]

Hi

I was trying to use memtest to confirm that EEC is enabled on my new build. As the Topic title explainsm dmidecode shows ECC is enabled in the OS, but memtest shows it as disabled - why would that be, and which should be trusted?

My spec is

Intel i5-13500
Asus W680 Pro IPMI
Kingston 32GB DDR5 ECC


Would greatly appreciate any assistance on this

[David (PassMark)]

What version of Memtest86 are you using?

And if you are using V10.3 or later can you provide a log file.
https://www.memtest86.com/tech_debug-logs.html

[TheDragon]

What version of Memtest86 are you using?

And if you are using V10.3 or later can you provide a log file.
https://www.memtest86.com/tech_debug-logs.html

Thanks

Thanks for getting back to me, logs attached

[keith]

Thanks for the logs. This chipset wasn't supported in the latest public release so ECC support cannot be determined (should be displayed as "N/A" in the main menu).

We attempted to add support for this chipset. Can you give this build a try:
https://www.passmark.com/temp/memtes...-10.3.1006.zip

[TheDragon]

Thanks for the logs. This chipset wasn't supported in the latest public release so ECC support cannot be determined (should be displayed as "N/A" in the main menu).

We attempted to add support for this chipset. Can you give this build a try:
https://www.passmark.com/temp/memtes...-10.3.1006.zip

Hi Keith

Just tried with this version and it now shows ECC to be enabled!

Thanks so much for your help

[drampelt]

Thanks for the logs. This chipset wasn't supported in the latest public release so ECC support cannot be determined (should be displayed as "N/A" in the main menu).

We attempted to add support for this chipset. Can you give this build a try:
https://www.passmark.com/temp/memtes...-10.3.1006.zip

Hi Keith,

Also running into this issue with version 10.4. Do you know if those changes should be included now in 10.4 or not yet?

My system is:
Intel i5-13500
Asus PRO WS W680-ACE
Hynix 32GB DDR5 ECC HMCG88MEBEA

When viewing the SPD info for each stick I see ECC: Yes, but on the main screen it still says N/A for ECC.

[keith]

My system is:
Intel i5-13500
Asus PRO WS W680-ACE
Hynix 32GB DDR5 ECC HMCG88MEBEA

When viewing the SPD info for each stick I see ECC: Yes, but on the main screen it still says N/A for ECC.

We'll need to look at the logs to confirm. Can you send a copy of the MemTest86 log under EFI\BOOT of the USB flash drive.

[drampelt]

We'll need to look at the logs to confirm. Can you send a copy of the MemTest86 log under EFI\BOOT of the USB flash drive.

Yep sorry, here they are.
MemTest86-20230608-004425.log

[keith]

Yep sorry, here they are.
[ATTACH]n55261[/ATTACH]

Thanks for the logs.

Yes, the ECC capabilities for this chipset should properly displayed in our next public release V10.5 (should be in a couple weeks or so)

[kmwoley]

Yes, the ECC capabilities for this chipset should properly displayed in our next public release V10.5 (should be in a couple weeks or so)

I have the same RAM and motherboard. I'm using v10.6 and still see my ram as being reported as non-ECC, similar to what TheDragon reported.

2023-12-08 01:01:59 - [CONFIG] ECCPOLL cannot be enabled as ECC is not available

Log files attached. Thank you!

[keith]

I have the same RAM and motherboard. I'm using v10.6 and still see my ram as being reported as non-ECC, similar to what TheDragon reported.

2023-12-08 01:01:59 - [CONFIG] ECCPOLL cannot be enabled as ECC is not available

Log files attached. Thank you!

Thanks for the logs. This chipset should be supported in our next public release.