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CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs, Inc)
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Anaheim, CA 92806

Contact: John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085, jdeters@cmtlabs.com

CMTL Marks 15 Year Milestone

Over 18,000 memory module tests performed to date

August 4, 2011: Anaheim, California: CMTL, (www.cmtlabs.com) the industry leader for independent memory module compatibility testing announced its15th year anniversary. In 1996 CMTL was created as a temporary solution to help reduce the Intel desktop group (OPSD) massive memory module test back log. What initially started out as a part time endeavor, rapidly expanded into a full fledged business. Noting success of the desktop independent testing program, managers within Intel’s Enterprise Server Group authorized a trial program for CMTL to test 3rd party memory modules on Intel server platforms.

John Deters, CMTL’s president recalls “ If a module passed the Advanced testing process, the part number was added to the Intel ESG server platform approved memory list. For a third party memory module company, it was like hitting the business opportunity jackpot. Selling memory to an ESG customer to fully configure just one system resulted in a very profitable $150k sale”.

The server pilot testing program was successful and CMTL was enabled by Intel to perform independent third party testing on all server platforms. As CMTL expanded it’s testing program for Intel, other motherboard manufacturers began to utilize CMTL’s testing services as well. “At one time, every major motherboard and module company performed comprehensive independent compatibility testing. Today, Intel is now the only motherboard company in the industry that is committed to 100% verified memory module compatibility testing.” Deters stated “In my opinion, there is no longer a single Pacific Rim motherboard company that takes memory compatibility testing seriously. They may perform limited “in house testing”, which we believe is totally fictional or they just go by non verified paper specs. How else can a list of a hundred “qualified’ module part number be in a Intel clone motherboard box six weeks before launch? The same thing applies to Pacific Rim 3rd party module companies. There is now only two module companies in Taiwan that CMTL recommends Intel motherboard customers buy products from; ATP Electronics and Apacer. There is also still a group of dedicated US based memory module companies that continue their commitment to insure Intel motherboard customers receive reliable products advanced tested for compatibility”. Deters further commented

CMTL recommends Intel motherboard customers to buy memory that has successfully passed advanced compatibility testing process and is listed on each specific motherboard approved memory list. Untested modules can result in sporadic errors, unstable functionality, unreliable operation, intermittent speed variations and even catastrophic system crashes.

The following companies offer memory modules advanced tested by CMTL on Intel desktop and server platforms:

Actica, Apacer, ATP Electronics, Avant Technology, Dataram, Kingston, Legacy Electronics, Netlist, Ventura Technology, and Wintec Industries.

For more information go to www.cmtlabs.com

Over 2000 memory modules on Intel's approved memory lists have been identified as EOL

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CMTL (www.cmtlabs.com), the industry leader for independent memory module compatibility testing, is performing the second phase of a comprehensive audit for Intel to identify EOL memory modules that that are listed on Intel's approved memory lists and are EOL (End of Life). DRAM is the primary BOM (Bill of Materials) component that causes a part number to become EOL. DRAM manufactures make continual DIE revisions though out the DRAM part number life cycle.

John Deters, CMTL President states, "The primary concern is Intel motherboard customers buying modules that have not been advanced tested for compatibility, performance and reliability. Unfortunately, there are module companies cutting corners wherever they can. This includes blatantly ignoring the requirements for having module part numbers on Intel's approved memory lists. This has resulted in rampant 'bait and switch' sales tactics by companies that have stopped resubmitting modules with current BOM's for Intel advanced compatibility testing. We have discovered companies that have not been in the testing program for over a year, still selling modules as 'Intel Approved' with DRAM part numbers that have been obsolete for over two years."

"There is now a limited number of module companies still committed to ensuring Intel motherboard customers receive products that are reliable and advanced tested for compatibility," Deters commented.

CMTL recommends Intel motherboard customers buy only memory that has successfully passed Intel's advanced compatibility testing process and is listed on the approved memory lists with current BOM's. Modules built with untested BOM's could result in sporadic errors, unstable functionality, unreliable operation, intermittent speed variations and even catastrophic system crashes.

The following module companies offer CMTL verified approved memory for Intel motherboards:

About CMTL: Formed in 1996 in order to create an industry de-facto standard for memory module compatibility testing. To date CMTL has performed over 18,000 module compatibility tests for module manufacturers in the industry. CMTL requires a memory module to pass a battery of rigorous compatibility tests on each specific motherboard. In addition, the manufacturer is required that the module part number will only be built with the same components and PCBs (BOM) as the tested module.

Contact: John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085, jdeters@cmtlabs.com