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GoldMemory*Thorough Stand-alone Memory Test for PC memory subsystem
Version 6.64 (c) 1993,2004 MICHAL TULACEK
SHAREWARE VERSION
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Shareware:
Anyone may use the GoldMemory Unregistered Shareware version during a
test period of 30 days. Following this test period of 30 days or less,
if you wish to continue to use the GoldMemory, you MUST register.
The GoldMemory Unregistered Shareware version may be freely distributed,
provided the distribution package is not modified.
Please visit the GoldMemory homepage at http://www.goldmemory.cz
for more information or newer version (if available) and register after
evalution period 30 days!
Registration:
The GoldMemory is SHAREWARE. If you decide to register, please visit
http://www.goldmemory.cz and register on-line. After receiving the
registration request and payment, you'll get the registered version
via E-mail. If you register, you can use the GoldMemory legally after
the evaluation period. You will not be bothered with "SHAREWARE REMINDER"
messages and delaying countdown action disappears.
Thank you for using and registering GoldMemory.
Please visit the GoldMemory homepage at http://www.goldmemory.cz
for more information or newer version (if available).
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1. What's new
2. Features
3. Distribution package
4. Quick instalation
5. End-User Software License Agreement
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1. What's new:
Version 6.64 04/05/20 (released MAY 20th 2004)
- important internal tests (algorithms) improved...
- new GoldMemory installation for DOS/WINDOWS
- new boot loader "GMLoader" - Goldmemory is a stand-alone program
(no operating system is required)
- new floppy diskette image - FLOPPY.IMG (1.44 MB DOS Format)
- new "Bootable CD-ROM" ISO image - CDROM.ISO (ISO-9660 Format)
- file reporting is available in "DOS mode" only
(OS DOS compatible is required for this feature)
- some functions are NOT AVAILABLE in the SHAREWARE version
- many changes
Version 6.52 03/07/15 (released JUL 15th 2003)
- FOR REGISTERED USERS ONLY
- modified GoldMemory/FreeDOS installation
- some code cleanups
- several bugfixes and improvements
- stability and compatibility improved
Version 6.45 BETA 02/10/23 (released OCT 23th 2002)
- FOR REGISTERED USERS ONLY
- new design and testing kernel (>23000 lines of assembler source code)
- three main testing modes (QUICK,NORMAL,THOROUGH)
- new internal tests (algorithms) added to improve errors detection...
- start_SETUP added
- internal test count added
- errors count added
- improved benchmark code
- new option /T added (Normal Test Mode changed to Thorough Test Mode)
- new option /F (Disable File Reporting) added
- enhanced open-write-close file mode reporting added
- intelligent self-checking code (first version) added
- new modified GoldMemory/FreeDOS installation
- small bugs removed
- and much more...
Version 5.07 (released NOV 23th 2000)
- new design and testing kernel
- loop/continuous mode added
- new option /L added (force Loop/Continuous Mode)
- elapsed time/test count added
- new report (timestamps added,etc.)
- new GoldMemory/FreeDOS installation added
Version 4.60 (released JUL 19th 2000)
- all tests optimized and new added to improve errors detection...
- non-BIOS memory size detection added (new option: /D)
- http://www.goldmemory.cz
Version 4.52 (released MAR 10th 2000)
- memory size detection bug fixed!
- updated batch files
Version 4.51 (released FEB 01th 2000)
- new option /B added (skip memory subsystem benchmark)
- full-value shareware version for evaluation
- updated memory subsystem benchmark
- new memory size detection
Version 4.50 (released DEC 17th 1999)
- new design (full screen)
- memory subsystem benchmark added
- internal tests optimized (better performance)
- small bugs removed
Version 4.42 (released OCT 27th 1999)
- program interrupting is now faster
- random codes removed
- new quick test
- added ONLY PROTECTED MODE TEST (registered version)
- added ONLY REAL MODE TEST (registered version)
- report file support in registered version only
- some new internal tests included
- small bug in report file fixed
- documentation changed
Version 4.31 (released JUL 16th 1999)
- documentation changed
- small bug removed
Version 4.3 (released JUL 15th 1999)
- new report (address,bits and pattern info)
- speed testing increased (quick test)
- several routines modified
- some minor bugs fixed
Version 4.2 (released MAY 15th 1999)
- the first public version
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2. Features:
The GoldMemory v6.64 Thorough Stand-alone Memory Test for
PC memory subsystem will find these errors in use:
- memory fail
- incompatibility between memory modules and a motherboard
- a processor or a motherboard function not properly
- incorrect memory setting into the BIOS
- wrong working temperature of memory, motherboard, processor
- other errors from this state
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3. Distribution package:
Goldmemory v6.64 package (RAR/ZIP archive) includes the following files:
GM.TXT Quick documentation and license agreement
GM.URL Internet shortcut
GM.EXE GoldMemory 6.64 EXE file
INSTALL.BAT Install batch file
FLOPPY.IMG GoldMemory floppy disk image ("GMLoader")
GMFLOPPY.EXE GoldMemory floppy disk utility
CDROM.ISO "Bootable CD-ROM" ISO image ("GMLoader")
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4. Quick instalation:
1) Create a new folder
Example: C:\GM
2) Unzip all files from archive into that folder
3) Run INSTALL.BAT to create stand-alone bootable floppy diskette
or burn CDROM.ISO image (bootable CD-ROM)
Please visit the GoldMemory homepage at http://www.goldmemory.cz
for more information or newer version (if available).
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End-User Software License Agreement
Author of the GoldMemory is Michal Tulacek.
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. BY INSTALLING THE GOLDMEMORY
SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT.IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, PLEASE
DO NOT INSTALL THE GOLDMEMORY SOFTWARE.
Shareware
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Anyone may use the GoldMemory unregistered shareware version during a
test period of 30 days. Following this test period of 30 days or less,
if you wish to continue to use the GoldMemory, you MUST register.
The GoldMemory unregistered shareware version may be freely distributed,
provided the distribution package is not modified.
The author retains all title to and ownership of the
GoldMemory and reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.
For Use on a Single Computer
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The GoldMemory may be used by you only on a single computer by a single
user at any one time. You may transfer from one computer to another
computer, provided that
(a) the GoldMemory (including any portion or copy thereof) is
erased from the first computer, and
(b) there is no possibility that the GoldMemory will be used
on more than one computer at a time.
For Use on a Multiple Computers
-------------------------------
The GoldMemory may be used by you on more computers if you have
multilicense for each computer from license range.
E.g. If you buy 5 users licence you may use for 5 computers maximum
or less with same rights as above (For Use on a Single Computer).
Archival Copy
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You may make only archival copies of the GoldMemory for backup
purposes only in support of your use of the GoldMemory on a single
computer, provided that you reproduce on the copy all copyright and
other proprietary rights notices included on the originals of
the GoldMemory.
Limitations on Using, Copying, and Modifying the Software
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Except to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement or by the
laws of the jurisdiction where you acquired the GoldMemory, you may
not use, copy or modify the GoldMemory. Nor may you sub-license any
of your rights under this Agreement.
Decompiling, Disassembling, or Reverse Engineering
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You acknowledge that the Goldmemory contains trade secrets and other
proprietary information of the author. Except to the extent expressly
permitted by this Agreement or by the laws of the jurisdiction where
you are located, you may not decompile, disassemble or otherwise
reverse engineer the GoldMemory, or engage in any other activities
to obtain underlying information that is not visible to the user
in connection with normal use of the GoldMemory. In any event, you
will notify the author of any information derived from reverse
engineering or such other activities, and the results thereof
will constitute the confidential information of the author that may
be used only in connection with the GoldMemory.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
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THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS".
NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. YOU USE AT
YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS,
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS WHILE
USING OR MISUSING THIS SOFTWARE.
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