Fortunately, it only takes a few keystrokes.
Note: If you usedUNetbootinto create an Ubuntu flash drive, then memtest86+ will not be available.
Boot up your machine with a Ubuntu Live CD or USB drive.
Memtest86+ will immediately start testing your RAM.
you’ve got the option to also select specific tests to run.
A utility called cpuburn can help you determine if one of these pieces of hardware is the problem.
It is a powerful diagnostic tool, but should be used with caution.
Cpuburn is in the universe repository.
To fire up the universe repository, hit prefs in the menu at the top, and then Repositories.
Add a checkmark in the box labeled “Community-maintained Open Source software (universe)”.
In the main Synaptic window, smack the Reload button.
nudge the checkbox in the left column, and select Mark for Installation.
poke the Apply button near the top of the window.
As cpuburn installs, it will caution you about the possible dangers of its use.
Cpuburn includes a number of tools to test different types of CPUs.
To stop a program like burnP6, press Ctrl+C in the terminal window that is running the program.
