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HP ProLiant DL120 G5 Server User Manual

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3.

Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page

35

). Then, replace failed components as indicated.

4.

When the drive is a replacement drive on an array controller, be sure that the drive is the same type
and of the same or larger capacity than the original drive.

Memory problems

General memory problems are occurring

Action:

Isolate and minimize the memory configuration. Use care when handling DIMMs ("

DIMM handling

guidelines

" on page

38

).

o

Be sure the memory meets the server requirements and is installed as required by the server.
Some servers may require that memory banks be populated fully or that all memory within a
memory bank must be the same size, type, and speed. To determine if the memory is installed

properly, see the server documentation.

o

Check any server LEDs that correspond to memory slots.

o

If you are unsure which DIMM has failed, test each bank of DIMMs by removing all other
DIMMs. Then, isolate the failed DIMM by switching each DIMM in a bank with a known working

DIMM.

o

Remove any third-party memory.

To test the memory, run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page

35

).

Server is out of memory

Action:

1.

Be sure the memory is configured properly. Refer to the application documentation to determine the
memory configuration requirements.

2.

Be sure no operating system errors are indicated.

3.

Be sure a memory count error ("

Memory count error exists

" on page

61

) 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

38

).

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

35

). Then, replace failed components as indicated.