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    m7970: testing video memory

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by rsgeiger, Dec 20, 2012.

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    Hi gurus, need some help.

    I am trying to test all 2 gigs of the video memory of my m7970. The problem is I cant find a tool that can pull it off.

    The current tool I am trying to use is Video Memory Stress Test (vmt.exe). Running on default settings is fine, but it limits the memory scope to only 1GB. Trying to use additional attributes to expand the memory test size results in no test being run.

    I've tried to use some other test software too (like OCCT) but that wont even start because you need CUDA (stupid proprietary *$^&@#)

    If anyone is willing to try this out, could someone help me in getting some memory test program to test the entire video memory?

    Many Thanks
    rsgeiger
     
    rsgeiger, Dec 20, 2012
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    rsgeiger, Dec 21, 2012
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