Memory - IBM Aptiva 2124 Hardware Maintenance Service

Memory

001 - START
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Power off the system unit.
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Insert the diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive.
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Ensure that all DIMMs are installed correctly.
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Power on the system unit.
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Take note of any messages, error codes, or symptoms.
002 - DO YOU RECEIVE POST MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE? (YES,
READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 003)
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Enter BIOS Setup Utility then reboot the system. Take note of any
messages, error codes, or symptoms. If the error message
remains, go to step 005.
003 -
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Follow the screen instructions to run the Memory test.
004 - DOES THE MEMORY TEST COMPLETE WITHOUT AN ERROR?
(YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 005.)
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The system memory is now functioning correctly. If you suspect an
intermittent problem, run the Memory test again.
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End.
005 -
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Replace each DIMM, one at a time, with a known working DIMM of
the same size and type.
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If the problem does not appear, it means that the last DIMM
replaced is defective. If all DIMMs on the system board, have been
replaced and the problem remains, replace system board.
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Go to step 001.
NOTE: If on startup, there is no memory inserted on system board, you
will hear 2-2-1-1-1 for 2153, and 2-2-1-1-1 for 2139. (2: long
beep, 1: short beep)
Check Procedures 2-33