Can’t run memtest86 in UEFI linux mint system
by benawhile from LinuxQuestions.org on (#577RY)
I have been advised to run memtest86 to test my RAM
Although in /boot I have the files memtest86+.bin, memtest86+.elf, and memtest86+_multiboot.bin, I cannot find a way of running memtest86 in my linux mint system
Just to clarify, are these files earlier than version 8, which is meant for UEFI, are they unusable in a UEFI system?, and so do I have to download v8 from somewhere?
I can see the grub menu, memtest definitely is not there, I remember on my older systems where it used to be and have used it.
I understand this is because I have a UEFI system
Can I boot it in BIOS mode? I found an web page that seems to say that once your OS is set to boot in UEFI you cannot change it back, you have to reinstall.
Linux Mint 19.2 Cinnamon
System
AMD Ryzen 2200 cpu with onboard Radeon graphics
Gigabyte mobo B450 Aorus M
1. Realtek(R) ALC892 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for S/PDIF Out
Although in /boot I have the files memtest86+.bin, memtest86+.elf, and memtest86+_multiboot.bin, I cannot find a way of running memtest86 in my linux mint system
Just to clarify, are these files earlier than version 8, which is meant for UEFI, are they unusable in a UEFI system?, and so do I have to download v8 from somewhere?
I can see the grub menu, memtest definitely is not there, I remember on my older systems where it used to be and have used it.
I understand this is because I have a UEFI system
Can I boot it in BIOS mode? I found an web page that seems to say that once your OS is set to boot in UEFI you cannot change it back, you have to reinstall.
Linux Mint 19.2 Cinnamon
System
AMD Ryzen 2200 cpu with onboard Radeon graphics
Gigabyte mobo B450 Aorus M
1. Realtek(R) ALC892 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for S/PDIF Out