UEFI questions

[BackwoodsBob]

Hi Guys,
I am trying to build some older pc's. Something I can drop a fresh copy of win 10 on and move out the door. Not Gaming Rigs. Think more along the lines of something for school kids, or maybe for someone that just wants to check their email, maybe surf a little.
So I have several built, they boot!!
But I want to test my memory before I start downloading stuff.
So I have two questions based on a 2.5Ghz dual core intel processor with 4 gigs of ddr2 ram.
Q1) Trying to run memtest86 but it wont launch. The destructions say that it will only run on UEFI.
The BIOS has nothing about UEFI or Legacy in any of the sections. Can I assume it is Legacy and is there a Legacy version of memtest86?
Q2) Will it run Win 10? I have installed it on similar machines, at least I thought they were similar, but this UEFI thing has me flustered... EDIT: I have been doing research, I understand the difference now between BIOS and UEFI. The questions still remain. Searching for BIOS update now.
I know the requirements for win 10 are 1Ghz processor and 1 Ghz memory, so I think I have enough computer to run it. Along with a 500 GB HDD, I should be in business. Gotta find out before I drop $110 on a program I can't use.
TIA!

 

[Rei]

I have several questions myself:
1) When you said memory, do you mean RAM? Just making sure.
2) Why do you need to test your RAM?

The destructions say that it will only run on UEFI.

3) What do you mean "destructions"?

and 1 Ghz memory,

4) I assume you meant 1 GB RAM? RAM speed is irrelevant for basic OS operation. But Win10 does require at least 1 GB RAM to have it run well.

Basically, if you have at least a SSE2 capable processor (which is either an Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64) & 1 GB RAM, you should be able to use Win10 for casual use.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

are you running memtest from the BIOS or from windows or DOS?

 

[BackwoodsBob]

I have several questions myself:
1) When you said memory, do you mean RAM? Just making sure.
2) Why do you need to test your RAM?

3) What do you mean "destructions"?

4) I assume you meant 1 GB RAM? RAM speed is irrelevant for basic OS operation. But Win10 does require at least 1 GB RAM to have it run well.

Basically, if you have at least a SSE2 capable processor (which is either an Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64) & 1 GB RAM, you should be able to use Win10 for casual use.

Yes, RAM. Sorry, sleep deprived
Testing RAM because I am refurbishing old computers and want to put out as much of a quality product as I can.
Destructions, instructions, whatever. Ever have the instructions be terrible or not work?

are you running memtest from the BIOS or from windows or DOS?

Running memtest from Bios, or trying to. You have to put it on a USB then boot from the usb

 

[Rei]

Yes, RAM. Sorry, sleep deprived
Testing RAM because I am refurbishing old computers and want to put out as much of a quality product as I can.
Destructions, instructions, whatever. Ever have the instructions be terrible or not work?


Running memtest from Bios, or trying to. You have to put it on a USB then boot from the usb

I haven't found these RAM test-type to be a good benchmark of RAM stability. It's either a hit or a miss most of the time, meaning that RAM test might show RAM is faulty but works fine in normal usage or vice-versa. I suppose there is no need to memory test those RAMs.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

You have to put it on a USB then boot from the usb

I havent run accross this method, my last couple boards would just run it.

 

[Mussels]

That old hardware is definitely pre UEFI, so its legacy.

For old hardware like this, just run a basic linux install with one of the open source office installations.
No windows licence (or pirating) needed, faster and immune to most viruses and malware (big plusses for kids/non tech literate people)