Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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Operating the system memory at support.dell.com/manuals. For example, populating three memory modules per channel • A combination of both standard and low voltage memory modules For information on the memory configuration guidelines, see your system's Hardware Owner's Manual at a lower voltage may cause restrictions to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only...
Operating the system memory at support.dell.com/manuals. For example, populating three memory modules per channel • A combination of both standard and low voltage memory modules For information on the memory configuration guidelines, see your system's Hardware Owner's Manual at a lower voltage may cause restrictions to PowerEdge R410, R510, R610, R710, R910, T410, T610, and T710 systems only...
Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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.... The Spare mode option is installed. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default) Enables high utilization of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is present on systems with pre-boot measurement. C1E (Enabled default) Sets the processor performance state to minimum when the system is enabled. NOTE: Disable ...
.... The Spare mode option is installed. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Enabled default) Enables high utilization of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is present on systems with pre-boot measurement. C1E (Enabled default) Sets the processor performance state to minimum when the system is enabled. NOTE: Disable ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... functioning cycle AC. Table 1-1. USB cable to See "Troubleshooting shadow memory. If the problem persists, replace cable. Inspect DIMMs. Install memory or reseat memory modules. E2011 Memory Memory detected, but unusable. Error failure. E2012 Memory Memory configured, but is See "Troubleshooting configured but is missing or bad. System Memory." Check DIMMs. E2013 BIOS unable to The system BIOS failed to...
... functioning cycle AC. Table 1-1. USB cable to See "Troubleshooting shadow memory. If the problem persists, replace cable. Inspect DIMMs. Install memory or reseat memory modules. E2011 Memory Memory detected, but unusable. Error failure. E2012 Memory Memory configured, but is See "Troubleshooting configured but is missing or bad. System Memory." Check DIMMs. E2013 BIOS unable to The system BIOS failed to...
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... problem persists, see "Getting Help." failure. Check screen message. About Your System 35 cycle AC. Remove AC power to The system BIOS could mirror memory. E2021 Incorrect Incorrect memory memory configuration. POST. Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E201C SMI System management initialization interrupt (SMI) failure. Power initialization failure. E201D...
... problem persists, see "Getting Help." failure. Check screen message. About Your System 35 cycle AC. Remove AC power to The system BIOS could mirror memory. E2021 Incorrect Incorrect memory memory configuration. POST. Table 1-1. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E201C SMI System management initialization interrupt (SMI) failure. Power initialization failure. E201D...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... properly or has not completed initialization. Memory configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. Alert! Advanced ECC Memory Mode disabled! For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." Advanced ECC Memory Mode was enabled in a configuration that the memory modules are installed in BIOS, but the current configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. A memory module may be matched in size...
... properly or has not completed initialization. Memory configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. Alert! Advanced ECC Memory Mode disabled! For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." Advanced ECC Memory Mode was enabled in a configuration that the memory modules are installed in BIOS, but the current configuration does not support Advanced ECC Memory Mode. A memory module may be matched in size...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for 10 seconds and restart the system. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." Alert! iDRAC6 not The iDRAC6 has hung. Continuing system boot The iDRAC6 was remotely reset while... system was booting. Table 1-2. Remove AC power to boot. Alert! The memory configuration does not support node interleaving, or the configuration has changed (for example, a memory module has failed) so that supports node interleaving. System Messages (continued) Message Causes ...
... Interleaving. Check other system messages for additional information for 10 seconds and restart the system. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." Alert! iDRAC6 not The iDRAC6 has hung. Continuing system boot The iDRAC6 was remotely reset while... system was booting. Table 1-2. Remove AC power to boot. Alert! The memory configuration does not support node interleaving, or the configuration has changed (for example, a memory module has failed) so that supports node interleaving. System Messages (continued) Message Causes ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... configuration does not support redundant memory. Memory Mirroring was enabled in manufacturing Reboot to use the components. out of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be cleared before the next boot. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with High Output power supplies to take the system mode. Memory configuration...
... configuration does not support redundant memory. Memory Mirroring was enabled in manufacturing Reboot to use the components. out of processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards may not be cleared before the next boot. See "Troubleshooting System Memory." If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with High Output power supplies to take the system mode. Memory configuration...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... boot operating system is loose or improperly connected. Embedded NICx and The OS NIC interface is available. Invalid memory configuration on each processor must be identical. NIC settings. If a problem is operational. Verify that the memory modules are securely attached to change the boot mode as needed. Ensure that the enabled in a valid...
... boot operating system is loose or improperly connected. Embedded NICx and The OS NIC interface is available. Invalid memory configuration on each processor must be identical. NIC settings. If a problem is operational. Verify that the memory modules are securely attached to change the boot mode as needed. Ensure that the enabled in a valid...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the USB port(s). See "Entering the System Setup Program." out of manufacturing mode. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. System Memory." System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Local keyboard may be reduced Invalid...
... the USB port(s). See "Entering the System Setup Program." out of manufacturing mode. The following DIMM has been disabled: x Invalid memory configuration. Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. System Memory." System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Local keyboard may be reduced Invalid...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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..., read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. Memory set lower for possible causes. Mirror mode The memory configuration Reconfigure the memory disabled. Table 1-2. Memory write/ read failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. POST memory test was terminated by keystroke. Information only. Ensure that your...
..., read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. Memory set lower for possible causes. Mirror mode The memory configuration Reconfigure the memory disabled. Table 1-2. Memory write/ read failure at address, read value expecting value Faulty or improperly installed See "Troubleshooting memory modules. POST memory test was terminated by keystroke. Information only. Ensure that your...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...memory configuration. The following DIMMs should match in module. Time-of -day not Incorrect Time or Date set - See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." See "System Battery." Thermal sensor A memory module without a Replace the memory not detected on x thermal sensor is installed in size: x,x,... Memory...system battery. Table 1-2. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in size and rank count: x,x,... The following DIMMs should match in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." please run settings; ...
...memory configuration. The following DIMMs should match in module. Time-of -day not Incorrect Time or Date set - See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager." See "System Battery." Thermal sensor A memory module without a Replace the memory not detected on x thermal sensor is installed in size: x,x,... Memory...system battery. Table 1-2. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in size and rank count: x,x,... The following DIMMs should match in a valid configuration. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines." please run settings; ...
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.... Unexpected interrupt in the system the latest software to corrupted in protected mode Improperly seated memory modules or faulty keyboard/ mouse controller chip. About Your System 51 Unified Server The iDRAC6 Enterprise card Configuration user flash memory may be documentation for instructions on support.dell.com. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid...
.... Unexpected interrupt in the system the latest software to corrupted in protected mode Improperly seated memory modules or faulty keyboard/ mouse controller chip. About Your System 51 Unified Server The iDRAC6 Enterprise card Configuration user flash memory may be documentation for instructions on support.dell.com. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...not optimal for error has caused and caused the system to Optimized when in mirror or in the SEL. Table 1-2. Unused memory The memory configuration is not installed. The control panel is not Install the control panel, or installed or has a faulty cable check the ...cable connections connection. See "Getting Help." 52 About Your System Invalid memory configuration. ECC modes: x,x,x Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for mirroring or Memory Mirroring or installed in the Mode, or change the are not available specified slots ...
...not optimal for error has caused and caused the system to Optimized when in mirror or in the SEL. Table 1-2. Unused memory The memory configuration is not installed. The control panel is not Install the control panel, or installed or has a faulty cable check the ...cable connections connection. See "Getting Help." 52 About Your System Invalid memory configuration. ECC modes: x,x,x Warning: A fatal A fatal system error occurred Check the SEL for mirroring or Memory Mirroring or installed in the Mode, or change the are not available specified slots ...
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... PSU wattage. Warning! If Energy Smart power supplies are installed, replace them with this warning, then the replaced component(s) are installed in the system. Unsupported memory configuration detected. System will run the system on one power supply until you can also run but with reduced functionality. Check PSU. system at the same...
... PSU wattage. Warning! If Energy Smart power supplies are installed, replace them with this warning, then the replaced component(s) are installed in the system. Unsupported memory configuration detected. System will run the system on one power supply until you can also run but with reduced functionality. Check PSU. system at the same...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... and UEFI Boot Manager 61 Memory Settings Screen Option Description System Memory Size Displays the amount of video memory. CAUTION: When setting this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed. System Memory Type Displays the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. Node Interleaving (Disabled...
... and UEFI Boot Manager 61 Memory Settings Screen Option Description System Memory Size Displays the amount of video memory. CAUTION: When setting this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. System Memory Speed Displays the system memory speed. System Memory Type Displays the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. Node Interleaving (Disabled...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... processor must be identical. • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed. • Except for memory channels that are unused, all populated memory channels must have identical configurations. • In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each channel depends on the memory configuration: - For single or dual-rank memory modules: • One memory module per channel supports up to...
... processor must be identical. • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed. • Except for memory channels that are unused, all populated memory channels must have identical configurations. • In a dual-processor configuration, the memory configuration for each channel depends on the memory configuration: - For single or dual-rank memory modules: • One memory module per channel supports up to...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... number of the total installed physical memory. A minimal single-channel configuration of memory module speed. • If quad-rank memory modules are mixed with identical memory modules. The samples show sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in the System Setup program. Memory Mirroring Support The system supports memory mirroring if identical memory modules are installed in the...
... number of the total installed physical memory. A minimal single-channel configuration of memory module speed. • If quad-rank memory modules are mixed with identical memory modules. The samples show sample memory configurations that follow the appropriate memory guidelines stated in the System Setup program. Memory Mirroring Support The system supports memory mirroring if identical memory modules are installed in the...
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and Dual-Rank Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Optimizer 2-GB X 2 all 4 all X X 4 8 X X X 6 12 XX 4 8 XXXX 8 16 X X X X X X 12 24 4-GB X 4 all 8 all X X 8 16 X X X 12 24 XX 8 16 XXXX 16 32 X X X X X X ...
and Dual-Rank Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Optimizer 2-GB X 2 all 4 all X X 4 8 X X X 6 12 XX 4 8 XXXX 8 16 X X X X X X 12 24 4-GB X 4 all 8 all X X 8 16 X X X 12 24 XX 8 16 XXXX 16 32 X X X X X X ...
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... vacant X X 8 4 16 8 X X X X 16 8 32 16 8-GB1 vacant X X 16 8 32 16 X X X X 32 16 64 32 1. Requires x4- Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Optimizer 1-GB X 1 X X 2 X X X 3 X XX X 4 XXX XX X 6 all 2 all 4 6 8 12 2-GB X 2 all 4 all X X 4 8 X X X 6 12 X XX X 8 16...
... vacant X X 8 4 16 8 X X X X 16 8 32 16 8-GB1 vacant X X 16 8 32 16 X X X X 32 16 64 32 1. Requires x4- Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Optimizer 1-GB X 1 X X 2 X X X 3 X XX X 4 XXX XX X 6 all 2 all 4 6 8 12 2-GB X 2 all 4 all X X 4 8 X X X 6 12 X XX X 8 16...
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... disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Mirroring 1-GB vacant X X 2 1 4 2 X XX X 4 2 8 4 2-GB vacant X X 4 X XX X 8 2 8 4 4 16 8 1. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on...
... disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals. Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor) Memory Mode Memory Sockets Memory Module 1 Size 4 2 5 3 6 Single Processor Dual Processor Physical Available Physical Available Memory Memory Memory Memory (GB) (GB) (GB) (GB) Mirroring 1-GB vacant X X 2 1 4 2 X XX X 4 2 8 4 2-GB vacant X X 4 X XX X 8 2 8 4 4 16 8 1. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on...