system memory initialization.........

Newbie Member
5Jan2007,18:28   #1
arunkannan's Avatar
I have a doubt regarding system memory initialization..... When will the RAM memory get initialized????????? During POST operation????????? Explain me about RAM initialization in detail????????????????
Go4Expert Founder
5Jan2007,22:25   #2
shabbir's Avatar
RAM is needed by OS and so POST does not need to do that. Post is just checking for your all the hardwares
Team Leader
6Jan2007,11:16   #3
pradeep's Avatar
On POST (Power On Self Test) the firmware finds, calculates the size, and verifies system's main memory.
Team Leader
13Feb2007,11:50   #4
DaWei's Avatar
It doesn't always verify. When it does, it's rarely an exhaustive, highly effective test. It is not initialized prior to use; there's no need.