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Memory count error exists, Server fails to recognize existing memory, Server fails to recognize new memory – HP ProLiant DL120 G6 Server User Manual

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Troubleshooting 76

3.

Be sure a memory count error ("

Memory count error exists

" on page

76

) did not occur. Refer to the

message displaying memory count during POST.

Memory count error exists

Possible Cause: The memory modules are not installed correctly.
Action:

1.

Be sure the memory modules are supported by the server. See the server documentation.

2.

Be sure the memory modules have been installed correctly in a supported configuration. See the server
documentation.

3.

Be sure the memory modules are seated properly ("

DIMM handling guidelines

" on page

54

).

4.

Be sure no operating system errors are indicated.

5.

Restart the server and check to see if the error message is still displayed.

6.

Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page

51

). Then, replace failed components as indicated.

Server fails to recognize existing memory

Action:

1.

Reseat the memory. Use care when handling DIMMs ("

DIMM handling guidelines

" on page

54

).

2.

Be sure the memory is configured properly. See the server documentation.

3.

Be sure a memory count error did not occur ("

Memory count error exists

" on page

76

). See the message

displaying memory count during POST.

Server fails to recognize new memory

Action:

1.

Be sure the memory is the correct type for the server and is installed according to the server
requirements. Refer to the server documentation or HP website (

http://www.hp.com

).

2.

Be sure you have not exceeded the memory limits of the server or operating system. Refer to the server
documentation.

3.

Be sure the memory is properly seated.

4.

Be sure no conflicts are occurring with existing memory. Run the server setup utility.

5.

Test the memory by installing the memory into a known working server. Be sure the memory meets the
requirements of the new server on which you are testing the memory.

6.

Replace the memory. Refer to the server documentation.

Processor problems

Action:

1.

If applicable, check the processor LEDs to identify if a PPM failure occurred. For information on LEDs,
refer to the server documentation.

2.

Be sure each processor is supported by the server and is installed properly. Refer to the server
documentation for processor requirements.

3.

Be sure the server ROM is up to date.