Troubleshooting system memory – Dell PowerEdge 800 User Manual
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1.
Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See "
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
" in "Running System Diagnostics."
2.
Open the system. See "
3.
Locate the fan referenced by the systems management software or diagnostics.
See
Figure A
-3
for the relative location of each fan.
Ensure that the fan power cables are securely connected to the fan power connectors on the system board. See
Figure A
-3
for the location of each fan
power connector.
4.
Check that cables are not blocking the airflow within the system.
5.
6.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
7.
If the problem is not resolved, install a new fan. See "
System Fans
" in "Installing System Components."
8.
If the replacement fan does not operate, see "
Getting Help
."
Troubleshooting System Memory
Problem
l
Faulty memory module.
l
Faulty system board.
l
System status indicator is amber.
l
System beep code indicates a memory problem.
l
Systems management software issues a memory-related message through the systems management software.
Action
Memory-related beep code during system startup.
1.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.
Open the system. See "
3.
Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "
Installing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System Components."
4.
5.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
If there is no memory-related beep code, the problem is resolved.
6.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
a.
."
b.
Remove all memory modules from the system. See "
Removing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System Components."
c.
Replace one of the memory modules in socket DIMM1_B.
d.
Close the system. See "
e.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
f.
If there is no memory-related beep code, the memory module is not faulty.
If the beep code reoccurs, the memory module is faulty and should be replaced.
CAUTION:
See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting
against electrostatic discharge.