Memory Configuration Errors; Memory Dimm Population Order - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V60x Manual

2.2.11 Memory Configuration Errors
If you have added, removed, or replaced a DIMM, and you encounter memory
configuration errors during power-on self test (POST), do the following to clear the
errors.
Note – If the errors you see are DIMM population errors 8508, 8509 or 850A, you
must reorder the DIMMs. See "Memory DIMM Population Order" on page 2-15 for
more information.
1. Reset or turn on system.
2. Press the F2 key to select SETUP as soon as the option appears on the screen.
3. Once in the main page of the SETUP menu, use the arrow keys to select Advanced
menu.
4. In the Advanced screen, select Memory Configuration option then press Enter.
5. In the Memory Configuration screen, select Memory Retest then select Enabled.
6. Press the F10 function key to exit the SETUP menu and save changes.
Note – The Memory Retest feature will return to its default Disabled condition after
the memory test cycle is complete.
2.2.11.1

Memory DIMM Population Order

If you install modules with mixed memory sizes in your Sun Fire V60x or V65x
server, you must install the single-wide memory modules (256 MB or 512 MB) in the
lower numbered slots and the double-wide memory modules (1 GB or 2 GB) in the
higher numbered slots.
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