How to Test the Video RAM
Video RAM can have the same data corruption problems as computer RAM. Games crash or shapes and characters are deformed. Testing Video RAM is not as easy as testing RAM since there's only one software--Video Memory Stress Test-- that thoroughly tests the video RAM. The program can be used within Windows but it is better to have the program launch at boot with a boot CD.
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Instructions
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Go to mikelab.kiev.ua/index_en.php?page=PROGRAMS/vmt_en and click on the link under "A true video memory test!" Save the file to your desktop.
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Right click on the file and select "Extract here" or "Extract all." After the content of the file is extracted on your desktop, open the newly created folder and go to the "VMTCE" sub folder.
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Insert a blank CD or DVD. Launch your CD/DVD burning software and choose the "Burn image" option. Select the vmtce.iso file inside the "VMTCE" folder.
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Restart your computer after the burning software finishes burning the new CD. Restart your computer and press "F8" or "F12" to access the boot menu. Select your CD/DVD drive.
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Press "Enter," leaving the "Start with default options" selected. Let the software conduct the tests on your video RAM.
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Check the "Results" section to see if any errors were detected.
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Tips & Warnings
While F8 and F12 are the most commonly used keys to display the boot menu, you computer might use another one. Check for the key information when the manufacturer's logo is displayed after turning on the computer.
