RHEL6 Memtest86+ v4.00 does not support many modern processors; may hang

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Issue

  • Version 4.00 of Memtest86+ may hang when booting on a system with newer processors ("Westmere" core i3/i5 era processors and newer).

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, booted to Memtest86+ 4.00 from the install disc

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