Dell PowerEdge 6850 User Manual
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Systems management software issues a memory-related message through the LCD display or 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" and
Figure 6
-10
.
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 the memory riser cards. See "
Removing and Installing a Non–Hot-Pluggable Memory Riser Card
" in "Installing System Components."
c.
Remove all memory modules from the memory riser cards. See "
Removing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System Components."
d.
Replace one of the memory modules in socket DIMM1_B in memory riser card A. See
Figure 6
-10
.
e.
Install memory riser card A. See "
Removing and Installing a Non–Hot-Pluggable Memory Riser Card
" in "Installing System Components."
f.
Close the system. See "
g.
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
h.
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.
7.
Perform the following steps:
a.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
b.
."
c.
in
for each memory module installed.
8.
If you have tested all the memory modules and the problem persists, or none of the memory modules passes, the system board is faulty. See "
Getting
Help
."
The system starts up successfully but there are memory-related error messages.
1.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.
Open the system. See "
3.
Ensure that the memory modules are populated correctly. See "
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
" in "Installing System Components."
If the memory modules are populated correctly, continue to the next step.
4.
Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "
Installing Memory Modules
" in "Installing System Components."
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTICE:
Label each memory module with the riser card letter and connector number to which it was connected.
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.