Memory-Related Error Codes - IBM F80 Service Manual

Memory-Related Error Codes

You have been directed here because you have an 8-character error code that
indicates a problem with system memory. This section will help you isolate to the failing
FRU.
v If the location code or the service action calls out one DIMM, do the following:
1. Replace the memory DIMM.
2. Replace the memory group (pair or quad).
3. Replace the memory card.
v If more than one DIMM is called out, go to the service processor Memory
Configuration/Deconfiguration menu to verify memory DIMMs state (see "Memory
Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu" on page 266 for more information), then do the
following:
1. From the Memory Configuration/Deconfiguration menu, select the card(s)
2. If only one DIMM was recorded in the previous step:
3. If more than one DIMM was recorded, and the DIMMs reside in more than one
4. If more than one DIMM was recorded, and the DIMMs reside in one group (pair
v Boot the system to the SMS menus. Power off the system and go to the service
processor Memory Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu to verify that all memory
DIMMs are in the configured state after the repair action. Go to "MAP 410: Repair
Checkout" in RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus
Systems .
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specified by the location code(s) of the failing DIMM(s). If the first character of the
error status of any DIMM is 1, 2, or 3 (but not 0 or 4), this is a suspect DIMM.
Record its location. See "System Information Menu" on page 264 for more
information on the error status of the DIMMs.
a. Replace the DIMM.
b. Replace the memory group (pair or quad).
c. Replace the memory card.
group (pair or quad):
a. Replace the memory card.
b. Replace all of the failing DIMMs.
or quad):
a. Replace all of the failing DIMMs.
b. Replace the memory card.