Solving Memory Problems - HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF Troubleshooting Manual

Solving Memory Problems

If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
CAUTION:
the Management Engine (ME) settings on some models). To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system
board, you must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM
module.
For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory.
Otherwise, the computer will not boot the operating system.
NOTE: On some models. the memory count will be affected by configurations with the Management
Engine (ME) enabled. The ME uses 8MB of system memory in single channel mode or 16MB of memory
in dual-channel mode to download, decompress, and execute the ME firmware for Out-of-Band (OOB),
third-party data storage, and other management functions.
Table 2-12 Solving Memory Problems
System will not boot or does not function properly after installing additional memory modules.
Cause
On Intel systems, A memory module is not installed in the
DIMM1 socket.
On AMD systems, a memory module is not installed in the
system board memory socket.
Memory module is not the correct type or speed grade for the
system or the new memory module is not seated properly.
Out of memory error.
Cause
Memory configuration may not be set up correctly.
You have run out of memory to run the application.
Memory count during POST is wrong.
Cause
The memory modules may not be installed correctly.
Integrated graphics may use system memory.
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Power may still be supplied to the DIMMs when the computer is turned off (depending on
Solution
Ensure that a memory module is installed in the black DIMM1
socket on the system board. This socket must be populated
with a memory module. Populate DIMM sockets in the
following order for Intel systems: DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM2,
DIMM4.
The sockets must be populated with at least one memory
module. Install memory modules in the following order: XMM4,
XMM3, XMM2, XMM1.
Replace module with the correct industry-standard device for
the computer. On some models, ECC and non-ECC memory
modules cannot be mixed.
Solution
Use the Device Manager to check memory configuration.
Check the application documentation to determine the memory
requirements.
Solution
Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly
and that proper modules are used.
No action required.
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