Compaq ML530 - ProLiant - 128 MB RAM Installation Manual
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- Page 1 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Memory Installation Guide February 2003 (Second Edition) Part Number 279985-002...
- Page 2 © 2002, 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Audience Assumptions......................v Important Safety Information ....................v Symbols on Equipment .......................v Rack Stability ........................vii Symbols in Text........................ vii Related Documents......................viii Getting Help ........................ix Technical Support ....................... ix HP Website ......................... ix Authorized Reseller ......................x Reader’s Comments ......................x Chapter 1 Memory... - Page 4 Contents Advanced Memory Protection Options .................1-12 Online Spare Memory Technology .................1-12 Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology ............1-14 Software .........................1-15 Memory Configuration ....................1-16 Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures.............1-17 Removing a Memory Board ..................1-17 Removing a DIMM ....................1-19 Installing a DIMM....................1-20 Installing a Memory Board..................1-21 Chapter 2 Error Messages Index...
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Page 5: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step installation instructions and reference information for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the memory system in HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers. Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. - Page 6 About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel.
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Page 7: Rack Stability
About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. •... -
Page 8: Related Documents
About This Guide Related Documents For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following documentation: • The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website: www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage • The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD •... -
Page 9: Getting Help
About This Guide Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. Technical Support In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 10: Authorized Reseller
About This Guide Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest authorized reseller: • In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518. • In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868. • Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers. Reader’s Comments HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and suggestions by e-mail to ServerDocumentation@hp.com. -
Page 11: Memory
Memory This guide explains the procedures associated with the memory system in your HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The topics include: • Memory quick start guidelines • Memory board — Parts of the memory board — Memory board LEDs •... - Page 12 Memory For more information specific to Advanced Memory Protection, refer to the following resources: • The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website: www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage • The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD • The installation documentation that ships with option kits •...
- Page 13 Avoid the use of conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live parts. CAUTION: For Compaq branded Series 7000 racks, you must install highly ventilated rack door inserts to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling. CAUTION: Be sure that your rack meets all recommended space and airflow requirements for your server.
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Page 14: Memory Quick Start Guidelines
Memory Memory Quick Start Guidelines This section gives a brief overview of memory in the HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers, including: • Quick start DIMM installation • Quick start memory configuration • Quick start LED information More information about each of these items can be found in this chapter. Quick Start DIMM Installation Use the following table as a quick reference for DIMM installation guidelines specific to your desired memory configuration. -
Page 15: Quick Start Memory Configuration
Memory Table 1-1: Quick Start DIMM Installation Guidelines continued Advanced ECC (Standard) Online Spare Memory Single-Board Mirrored Memory Memory Bank D must always be Banks A and C must always be populated. populated. Bank D is the online spare bank. Bank C mirrors bank A. -
Page 16: Quick Start Led Information
Memory Quick Start LED Information Table 1-2: Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board Memory Configuration Advanced ECC Online Spare Memory Single-Board Mirrored (Standard) Memory Memory Memory status Green Green Green DIMM 1-8, if Green Green Green populated “Online Spare”... -
Page 17: Parts Of The Memory Board
Memory Parts of the Memory Board Figure 1-1 and Table 1-3 identify the parts of the memory board. Figure 1-1: Parts of the memory board Table 1-3: Parts of the Memory Board Item Description DIMM slot 1, bank A (must be populated) DIMM slot 2, bank A (must be populated) DIMM slot 3, bank B DIMM slot 4, bank B... -
Page 18: Memory Board Leds And Icons
Memory Table 1-3: Parts of the Memory Board continued Item Description Release latches Ejector levers *When the system is configured for online spare memory, bank D is the online spare bank. Memory Board LEDs and Icons Use the following figure and tables to identify LEDs and icons on the memory board. Figure 1-2: Memory board LEDs and icons Table 1-4: Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory LEDs Item... - Page 19 Memory Table 1-4: Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory LEDs continued Item Description Indicator Status DIMM 1-8 DIMM is not installed. status Green DIMM is installed. Amber Memory error has occurred on this DIMM. Flashing amber Configuration error has occurred. 1-3, All LEDs Flashing amber CAUTION –...
- Page 20 Memory Table 1-6: Single-Board Mirrored Memory LEDs Item Description Indicator Status Memory Memory board is offline. status Green Memory board is online. Flashing green Memory board is busy. Amber Memory error has occurred. Mirroring Memory board is not configured for single-board status mirrored memory.
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Page 21: Advanced Ecc (Standard) Memory Technology
Memory Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Technology This section details the features and DIMM installation requirements for advanced ECC memory. Features Advanced ECC memory has the following advantages: • The server can support up to 16 GB of system memory using 2-GB DIMMs. •... -
Page 22: Advanced Memory Protection Options
Memory Advanced Memory Protection Options The ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server supports two types of optional Advanced Memory Protection: • Online spare memory • Single-board mirrored memory Each type includes Advanced ECC protection. Online Spare Memory Technology This section details the features and DIMM installation requirements for online spare memory. - Page 23 Memory 3. Activates the online spare bank 4. Provides notification of the DIMM failure via the memory board LEDs, the front panel internal health LED, and Insight Manager 7 This process occurs without intervention or server interruption and enables you to replace the degraded DIMM at your convenience during a regularly scheduled shutdown.
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Page 24: Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology
Memory Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology This section details the features and DIMM installation requirements for single-board mirrored memory. Features Single-board mirrored memory uses mirrored banks to provide a high level of memory redundancy. Single-board mirrored memory has the following advantages: •... -
Page 25: Software
Memory As long as no errors have occurred on the memory board, the system periodically switches which set of banks it reads from to be sure that both sets are monitored for memory errors. DIMM Installation Requirements In addition to the DIMM configuration requirements for advanced ECC memory, observe the following DIMM configuration requirements when installing DIMMs for single-board mirrored memory: •... -
Page 26: Memory Configuration
Memory Memory Configuration Configuring your server’s memory system requires configuring both hardware and software. To configure your memory: 1. Remove the memory board. See “Removing a Memory Board” in this chapter. 2. Install the required DIMMs based on your desired memory mode. Be sure to follow all DIMM installation requirements. -
Page 27: Installation, Removal, And Replacement Procedures
Memory Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures This section describes memory installation, removal, and replacement procedures. Removing a Memory Board CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are properly grounded before beginning any installation procedure. To remove a memory board: 1. - Page 28 Memory 3. Disengage the locking switch (1). 4. Press the release latches inward firmly, disengaging the board from the server (2). Do not squeeze the latches. 5. Lift the ejector levers up (3). 6. Pull the memory board up out of the server (4). Figure 1-3: Removing the memory board 1-18 HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Memory Installation Guide...
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Page 29: Removing A Dimm
Memory Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the memory board. See “Removing a Memory Board” in this chapter. 2. Place the memory board on a level surface. 3. Open the DIMM slot latches (1) to eject the DIMM from the DIMM slot (2). Figure 1-4: Removing a DIMM HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Memory Installation Guide 1-19... -
Page 30: Installing A Dimm
Memory Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the memory board. See “Removing a Memory Board” in this chapter. 2. Observe all DIMM installation requirements for your desired memory mode. See the “DIMM Installation Requirement” section in this chapter for each mode. IMPORTANT: Follow all DIMM configuration requirements carefully. -
Page 31: Installing A Memory Board
Memory Installing a Memory Board To install a memory board: 1. Align the memory board with the memory slot and memory board guide clips. 2. Slide the memory board into the server (1) and close the ejector levers to seat the memory board firmly (2). - Page 32 Memory Table 1-8: Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board Memory Configuration Advanced ECC Online Spare Memory Single-Board (Standard) Memory Mirrored Memory Memory status Green Green Green DIMM 1-8, if Green Green Green populated “Online Spare” Green text Online spare Green status...
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Page 33: Error Messages
Error Messages Use error messages to assist you in troubleshooting and performing basic diagnostic functions in your ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The following tables contain new and unique error messages. NOTE: Error messages are subject to change. For a complete listing of the most recent error messages and other troubleshooting information, refer to the Servers Troubleshooting Guide provided on your Documentation CD or online at the HP website: www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage... - Page 34 Error Messages Table 2-1: POST Error Messages Error Code Audible Probable Source of Action Beeps Problem 207 - Invalid Memory 1 long, Unregistered DIMMs Install registered PC Configuration - DIMM X 1 short 1600 ECC DDR unsupported. Only Registered SDRAM DIMMs. DDR DIMMs are Supported.
- Page 35 Error Messages Table 2-2: Other POST Messages POST Message Description Advanced Memory Protection Advises that the server is configured for advanced ECC Mode: Advanced ECC Support memory* Advanced Memory Protection Advises that the server is configured for online spare memory* Mode: Online Spare with Advanced ECC Advanced Memory Protection...
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Page 36: Index
Index removing 1-19 testing 1-16 type 1-11 access panel labels viii, 1-2 Documentation CD viii advanced ECC memory See standard documentation, memory-related 1-2 memory Advanced Memory Protection See also memory online spare memory 1-12 ejector levers single-board mirrored memory 1-14 closing 1-21 white paper viii lifting 1-18... - Page 37 Index HP website ix memory See also DIMMs configuring 1-5, 1-16 online spare 1-12 overview 1-1 icons, memory board 1-10 quick start guidelines 1-4 Insight Manager, DIMM failure single-board mirrored 1-14 notification 1-13, 1-14 standard 1-11 installation guidelines memory board online spare memory 1-4, 1-13 aligning 1-21 single-board mirrored memory 1-4,...
- Page 38 Index memory configuration 1-5 software, memory-related 1-15 stabilizers 1-3 standard memory DIMM installation guidelines 1-4, 1-5, rack stabilization 1-3 1-11 RBSU See ROM-Based Setup Utilty features 1-11 (RBSU) LEDs 1-6, 1-8, 1-22 release latches maximum configuration 1-11 location 1-8 symbols in text vii pressing 1-18 removing DIMMs 1-19...