Re: [Xen-users] Re: dom0 freezing

[Bernhard Schmidt <berni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 02:24:26AM -0400, Ray Barnes wrote:

Hi Ray,

> Since you have IPKVM access, ask your host to boot up memtest86 for
> you and let your box "cook" for 12 to 24 hours, as these kinds of
> problems are always hardware-related in my experience.  I run a
> hosting shop and memtest86 is standard operating procedure for all
> server deployments.  It will identify hardware issues with the
> motherboard/RAM/cpu usually within minutes, and heat-related issues
> usually within 24 hours.  I would recommend not taking the IPKVM off
> while it's under test for various reasons.  You'll either get a bad
> memory block, a lockup, a reboot, or several passes with no error of
> any kind.  HTH.

If history is any indicator (as I said I had the same problem already
last year) memtest86+ will run fine. But I'm running it nontheless,
first pass has been completed without any errors.

Bernhard

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