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RAMCHECK LX Development Log


Version 3.46 10-07-19

This firmware extends the AUTO-LOOP burn-in test for DDR4 LRDIMM modules. With this version, the Auto Loop feature is available for all DDR4 devices. This firmware also adds support for large size DDR4 modules with 18 row address lines.

Version 3.45 7-05-19

This firmware adds the AUTO-LOOP burn-in test for DDR4 RDIMM, UDIMM and SODIMM modules. AUTO-LOOP support for LRDIMM modules will be added in a future version.

Version 3.44 4-18-19

This update provides additional support for more types of DDR4 LRDIMM modules, improved DDR4 SO-DIMM support with explicit pin numbering corresponding to the 260-pin connector, as well as several refinements and bug fixes for general DDR4 testing.

Version 3.43 2-12-19

This firmware upgrade adds improved test algorithms as well as various bug fixes.

Version 3.42 1-03-19

Supports new hardware modifications of the DDR4 Series adapter.

Version 3.41 12-20-18

Added support for DDR4 128GB LRDIMM modules that use the 3DS memory chips (please see the DDR4 online manual addendum). Numerous improvements have been introduced into the general DDR4 test algorithms, including about a 15% reduction in test times.

Version 3.40 10-24-18

Important system hardware enhancements for both DDR4 and DDR3 series adapters. All DDR4 and DDR3 users must upgrade their RAMCHECK LX to this (or higher) version.

Version 3.39 9-26-18

Initial support was added for the DDR4 LRDIMM modules, including 32GB 4DDRx4 and 64GB 4DDRx4 modules. Various enhancements were made to the general DDR4 testing algorithms.

Version 3.38 8-08-18

Initial support was added for the new DDR4 260-pin SODIMM test head. Bug fixes were implemented for the general DDR4 testing.

Version 3.37 7-27-18

Crucial system enhancements to protect the new DDR4 Series Adapter in the event of strong external shorts on data lines. All DDR4 users must upgrade their RAMCHECK LX to this (or higher) version.

Version 3.36 5-8-18

Extensive Test has been added for the new DDR4 Series Adapter. Basic Test for DDR4 has been upgraded with the bursting algorithm to significantly reduce test times. Added support for 32GB 2Rx4 RDIMM modules.

Version 3.35 4-4-18

This firmware version introduces the first support for the new DDR4 Series Adapter.

Version 3.34 2-21-18

This firmware version incorporates advanced dynamic phasing for the DDR3 internal test engine to improve all test results.
Note: the new DDR4 adapter is not yet supported by this version.

Version 3.33 1-29-18

This firmware version fixes a bug in the CL setup for DDR3.

Version 3.32 1-12-18

This firmware version adds support for some DDR3 LRDIMM modules. The DEMO program (accessed by F3 from standby) has been completely updated.

Version 3.31 10-9-17

This firmware version adds support for x32 DDR3 modules.

Version 3.30 1-31-17

This firmware version fixes some bugs on DDR3 low profile module testing.

Version 3.29   11-17-16

This firmware version fixes some bugs on DDR2 Auto-Loop testing.

Version 3.28   9-30-16

This firmware version fixes some bugs on DDR3 frequency testing.

Version 3.27   6-3-16

This firmware version provides initial support for testing DDR3 LRDIMM modules on the existing DDR3 Adapter. It also provides an improved short line testing of the Vtt in DDR2 and DDR3 modules.

Version 3.26    12-28-15

This firmware version provides improved wiring tests for all DDR3/2/1 modules.

Version 3.25   2-16-15

This firmware version provides bug fixes for testing large DDR3 modules.

Version 3.24   5-23-14

This firmware version provides an automatic detection and setting of low voltage DDR3 module (PC3L). It also includes an important bug fix for DDR2 testing - if you use the DDR2 adapter, please make sure to upgrade.

Version 3.23   3-28-14

This firmware version provides various bug fixes for DDR3 devices and product enhancements.

Version 3.22   7-12-13

This firmware supports the new DDR3 204-pin SODIMM adapter .

Version 3.21   2-27-13

This firmware version provides various bug fixes for DDR2 and DDR3 devices and product enhancements.

Version 3.20   12-27-12

This firmware version provides various bug fixes and product enhancements. It adds calibration status at the end of the Product Info screen (F2, F5, F3).

Version 3.19   5-07-12

This firmware includes bug fixes and various enhancements needed for the new version of the RAMCHECK LX PC Communication program. Please make sure to update the Communication program when upgrading this firmware.

Version 3.18   1-04-12

This firmware provides support for the Temperature Sensor in the SPD of DDR3 Modules. Please see this application note for details.

Version 3.17   11-10-11

This firmware is a production maintenance upgrade for the RAMCHECK LX base tester.

Version 3.16   8-02-11

This firmware provides additional support for the DDR3 adapter (and DDR3 S.O. DIMM converter) to test modules incorporating the latest 4-gigabit DDR3 chips.

Version 3.15   4-18-11

This firmware provides additional support for the DDR3 adapter. Initial automatic testing frequency for most modules now starts with 1066MHz. The module's rated frequency is shown at the bottom display line. Some large 4-rank modules are tested at 866MHz to minimize the loading effect on the test engine.

Version 3.14   1-24-11

This firmware provides support for the new DDR3 204-pin S.O. DIMM converter.

Version 3.13   12-16-10

The new Manufacture Rating feature is added to the bottom display line during Basic Test for all DDR3/2/1 devices, indicating the original manufacturer's official rating of the module's speed. It also repairs several bugs.

Version 3.12   10-05-10

This firmware provides the first version that supports the new DDR3 adapter. Please make sure to use RAMCHECK LX PC Communications version 3.06 or higher for DDR3 support.

Version 3.11   8-03-10

This firmware supports the new Multi-Burst test phase within the Extensive Test for DDR2 and DDR1.

Version 3.10   6-18-10

This firmware version improves the RAMCHECK LX operating system. We recommend it for all RAMCHECK LX users. No changes to the test algorithms are contained in this version.

Version 3.09   5-14-10

This firmware version provides minor bug fixes.

Version 3.08   1-29-10

This firmware version supports 8GB DDR2 modules. Added support to various modules.

Version 3.07   8-28-09

This firmware version supports the new version of the DDR2 200-pin SODIMM adapter (p/n INN-8668-14) with 866Mhz range.

Version 3.06   7-30-09

This firmware version supports a new release of the DDR2 adapter (p/n INN-8668-15). It also requires that you install the latest version of the RAMCHECK LX PC Communications program (Version 3.03).

Version 3.05   6-9-09

This version provides several bug correction and various improvements for DDR2 and DDR1 modules. In particular, it corrects a structure-scan bug in the DDR2 program that was inadvertently incorporated in Version 3.04.

Version 3.04   4-14-09

This version provides several bug correction and various improvements for DDR2 and DDR1 modules. Test Flow editor now allows the user to disable the Multi-Burst tests in the Auto-Loop.


Important: we have identified a bug in Version 3.04 that has been fixed in version 3.05

Version 3.03   10-16-08

This version provides adjustments for the WR parameter made based on DDR2 frequencies. Certain enhancement in conjunction with the RAMCHECK LX Communications program have been implemented.

Version 3.02   7-22-08

This version introduces the high-throughput Multi-Burst test into the RAMCHECK test flow. For DDR2 devices, the new burst test is now included in the Voltage Cycling and Auto-Loop tests. The orange burst LED indicates when a Multi-Burst test is running.

Version 3.01   6-27-2008

Added support for the Change-on-the-fly feature. Various additions were made to the USB diagnostics.

Version 3.00   6-16-2008

This is the first RAMCHECK LX product release version. Most of the features of the previous generation RAMCHECK have been incorporated with this program.


RAMCHECK Development Log is also relevant for RAMCHECK LX

Since RAMCHECK LX is built over the RAMCHECK original firmware, many issues which were improved for RAMCHECK are applicable to RAMCHECK LX. Therefore, you may want to review the extensive RAMCHECK Development Log.

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