Troubleshooting Memory Configuration Error Symptoms - HP D Series Upgrade Manual

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Troubleshooting Memory Configuration Error Symptoms

Troubleshooting Memory Configuration Error
Symptoms
Incorrectly installed memory modules or configuration violations may result in the
following symptoms when trying to verify the memory installation after power-on:
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Most memory configuration errors will not cause selftest to halt the system.
However, warning codes and messages may be displayed on the front panel Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and on the system console.
One or more of the following warning messages may appear on the system console.
Table 1 Console Display Messages Concerning Memory
FAULT: FLT 7402; Both EDO and STD memory SIMMs installed. This message
indicates an incorrect PDC code revision level. Your PDC needs to be updated. Call
your response center for more information.
WARNING: Memory has been initialized, but not tested as a result of FASTBOOT being enabled.
To test memory, use the FASTBOOT command in the CONFIGURATION menu
and reboot the system
WARNING: Selftests have been disabled. System integrity is at risk. Use SELftest ON to enable
selftest.
WARNING: Memory SIMMs are not installed in the proper sequence. The BOOT command has
been disabled to prevent thermal damage. refer to the memory configuration label
for the proper sequence.
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Log warning and display hex code
Boot command is disabled
Console warning messages.
Memory modules not seated properly
Memory modules not installed in the proper sequence
Memory modules not paired
Incorrect value matching of memory modules.