Verifying Memory Installation - Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Installing and Removing the CPU and Memory

Verifying Memory Installation

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1. After you power on your system, choose Toolchest > System Manager > Hardware
and Devices > About This System and check the amount of memory displayed for
Main Memory.
The displayed memory should equal the original amount of memory minus any
memory you removed, plus the amount of memory you installed. For example, if
you originally had 256 MB, removed two 32 MB DIMMs, and then installed two 1
GB DIMMs, the System Manager should display 2.192 GB of memory.
2. If the amount of memory is incorrect, follow the directions at the beginning of this
chapter to power off your system and check the installation or removal procedure.
Check the angle of the DIMMs. They should be upright and completely seated.
Check that each bank is populated with two DIMMS, and that they are the same
type. You must have an even number of DIMMS installed.
Recheck the installation procedure, then power on your workstation. If the
amount of memory displayed in About This System is still incorrect, refer to
Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting".