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... frequency and voltage configuration within allowable limits. For example, populating three memory modules per channel is backward-compatible to 20% per channel • A combination of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. Systems with 1.35 V DDR3L memory operates the memory modules at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: BIOS setup options allow the user to PowerEdge R410, R510...
... frequency and voltage configuration within allowable limits. For example, populating three memory modules per channel is backward-compatible to 20% per channel • A combination of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. Systems with 1.35 V DDR3L memory operates the memory modules at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: BIOS setup options allow the user to PowerEdge R410, R510...
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... Execution Technology. DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables Data Cache Unit streamer prefetcher. When set to Optimizer mode, the memory controllers run independent of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is present on systems with pre-boot measurement. Recommended for improved memory performance. NOTE: Disable this option for applications that require high utilization of sequential...
... Execution Technology. DCU Streamer Prefetcher (Enabled default) Enables Data Cache Unit streamer prefetcher. When set to Optimizer mode, the memory controllers run independent of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is present on systems with pre-boot measurement. Recommended for improved memory performance. NOTE: Disable this option for applications that require high utilization of sequential...
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..., B6, B8, B9 Advanced 24 GB ECC System Specifications Update Memory - PowerEdge M710 The following table is an addition to Table 3-5 "Examples of PowerEdge M710 Memory Configurations" in the Power Management screen are Maximum Performance, a specified frequency, or Minimum Power. Total Physical Memory Memory Modules - Options for Memory Power and Performance Management The options for 800-MHz operation...
..., B6, B8, B9 Advanced 24 GB ECC System Specifications Update Memory - PowerEdge M710 The following table is an addition to Table 3-5 "Examples of PowerEdge M710 Memory Configurations" in the Power Management screen are Maximum Performance, a specified frequency, or Minimum Power. Total Physical Memory Memory Modules - Options for Memory Power and Performance Management The options for 800-MHz operation...
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... Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Check DIMMs. Memory configured, but unusable. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the .... CMOS RAM not functioning properly. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Cause Corrective Actions E2012 Memory configured but is unusable. E2016 Interrupt Controller failure. E2017 Timer...
... Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Check DIMMs. Memory configured, but unusable. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart the system. If the .... CMOS RAM not functioning properly. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 337. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Cause Corrective Actions E2012 Memory configured but is unusable. E2016 Interrupt Controller failure. E2017 Timer...
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... error messages. E2022 General failure during POST. failure. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on DIMM ##. Check screen message. E2021 Incorrect memory configuration. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Check screen message. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Cause Corrective Actions E201D Shutdown test failure. Check DIMMs. See "Troubleshooting...E2110 Multibit Error on page 337. Reseat DIMM. Check screen for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Review User Guide. Incorrect memory configuration.
... error messages. E2022 General failure during POST. failure. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on DIMM ##. Check screen message. E2021 Incorrect memory configuration. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 297. Check screen message. LCD Status Messages (continued) Code Text Cause Corrective Actions E201D Shutdown test failure. Check DIMMs. See "Troubleshooting...E2110 Multibit Error on page 337. Reseat DIMM. Check screen for 10 seconds and restart the system. Power cycle AC. Review User Guide. Incorrect memory configuration.
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... slots detected: Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. "System Memory" on page 159. 108 About Your System The DIMM configuration for each CPU should match Invalid memory configuration on page 159. Maximum rank count exceeded. The following DIMM has been disabled: Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. Unsupported memory configuration. "System Memory" on page 159. Ensure that the memory configuration. See specified slots...
... slots detected: Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. "System Memory" on page 159. 108 About Your System The DIMM configuration for each CPU should match Invalid memory configuration on page 159. Maximum rank count exceeded. The following DIMM has been disabled: Invalid memory Ensure that the memory configuration. Unsupported memory configuration. "System Memory" on page 159. Ensure that the memory configuration. See specified slots...
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... Disabled - See The BIOS setting has been "System Memory" on page 159. disabled. Advanced ECC mode. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in pairs. The memory Reconfigure the memory configuration does not modules for Memory match the setting in size, number of ranks, or...three must be populated across slots. in geometry: in BIOS. DIMMs must be installed in a valid configuration. About Your System 109 The memory Reconfigure the memory configuration does not modules to support match the setting in size and geometry: Thermal sensor not detected on Invalid...
... Disabled - See The BIOS setting has been "System Memory" on page 159. disabled. Advanced ECC mode. Ensure that the memory modules are installed in pairs. The memory Reconfigure the memory configuration does not modules for Memory match the setting in size, number of ranks, or...three must be populated across slots. in geometry: in BIOS. DIMMs must be installed in a valid configuration. About Your System 109 The memory Reconfigure the memory configuration does not modules to support match the setting in size and geometry: Thermal sensor not detected on Invalid...
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...halted CPUs with different logical processors detected! See "System Memory" on page 159. System halted Processors with different core sizes detected! See "System in the indicated processor's Memory" on Invalid memory configuration. DIMM's installed in the following slot are not ... power rating detected! Modules in a valid configuration. A mismatched DIMM is not optimal for Memory Mirroring or Advanced ECC Memory Mode, or change the memory mode to Optimized in Mirror or 128Bit Advanced ECC modes: x,x,x The memory configuration is installed. Table 1-26. Blade Messages ...
...halted CPUs with different logical processors detected! See "System Memory" on page 159. System halted Processors with different core sizes detected! See "System in the indicated processor's Memory" on Invalid memory configuration. DIMM's installed in the following slot are not ... power rating detected! Modules in a valid configuration. A mismatched DIMM is not optimal for Memory Mirroring or Advanced ECC Memory Mode, or change the memory mode to Optimized in Mirror or 128Bit Advanced ECC modes: x,x,x The memory configuration is installed. Table 1-26. Blade Messages ...
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... installed in the System Setup program. Alert! Install a memory configuration that supports support node interleaving. Memory error. Alert! Node Interleaving disabled! The installed memory Install a memory configuration does not configuration that supports redundant memory. Memory configuration does not support redundant memory. Disable the Redundant Memory option in matched pairs. Redundancy was previously lost. Redundant memory disabled! About Your System 111 Blade Messages (continued...
... installed in the System Setup program. Alert! Install a memory configuration that supports support node interleaving. Memory error. Alert! Node Interleaving disabled! The installed memory Install a memory configuration does not configuration that supports redundant memory. Memory configuration does not support redundant memory. Disable the Redundant Memory option in matched pairs. Redundancy was previously lost. Redundant memory disabled! About Your System 111 Blade Messages (continued...
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... ." Mismatched processors are properly installed. See "Processors" on page 337. 112 About Your System Ensure that both processors have been disabled:l,m,n The installed memory configuration is installed on page 297. DIMMs disabled - Reseat or replace Memory Modules. If the processor has bent pins, see "Getting Help" on page 225. Add, move, or remove...
... ." Mismatched processors are properly installed. See "Processors" on page 337. 112 About Your System Ensure that both processors have been disabled:l,m,n The installed memory configuration is installed on page 297. DIMMs disabled - Reseat or replace Memory Modules. If the processor has bent pins, see "Getting Help" on page 225. Add, move, or remove...
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... Actions Error: Incorrect memory configuration. See "System Memory" on page 297. Faulty or improperly seated memory modules. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 159. FlexAddress (virtual Information only. modules. See "System Memory" on page 159 If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on the specified device. Error: Incorrect memory configuration. Add memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system...
... Actions Error: Incorrect memory configuration. See "System Memory" on page 297. Faulty or improperly seated memory modules. See "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on page 159. FlexAddress (virtual Information only. modules. See "System Memory" on page 159 If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Blade Memory" on the specified device. Error: Incorrect memory configuration. Add memory modules to achieve a configuration supported by the system...
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... the system event log for details. Update the BIOS firmware using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Following faulty DIMMs are disabled: DIMMxx, DIMMyy. Warning! Unsupported processor. The current memory Ensure that your memory configuration may be intentionally set to the recommended memory configuration or press any other system messages for possible causes. Please check...
... the system event log for details. Update the BIOS firmware using the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Following faulty DIMMs are disabled: DIMMxx, DIMMyy. Warning! Unsupported processor. The current memory Ensure that your memory configuration may be intentionally set to the recommended memory configuration or press any other system messages for possible causes. Please check...
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... the diskette. A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond by Dell. Table 1-26. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see "Getting Help" on the technical support site. Write fault on page 297. NOTE:...connected. See controller chip. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or optical drive. the memory configuration is not optimal. Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Improperly seated DIMMs Reseat the memory or faulty keyboard/mouse modules. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning:...
... the diskette. A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond by Dell. Table 1-26. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see "Getting Help" on the technical support site. Write fault on page 297. NOTE:...connected. See controller chip. Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or optical drive. the memory configuration is not optimal. Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Improperly seated DIMMs Reseat the memory or faulty keyboard/mouse modules. Blade Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Warning:...
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... (Enabled default) boot. System Memory Voltage (PowerEdge M710HD) Displays the current operating voltage of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is enhanced. Video Memory Displays the amount of system memory. Options are run in parallel 64-bit mode for improved memory performance. System Memory Type Displays the type of video memory. When set to Enabled, the memory controllers operate independently in...
... (Enabled default) boot. System Memory Voltage (PowerEdge M710HD) Displays the current operating voltage of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is enhanced. Video Memory Displays the amount of system memory. Options are run in parallel 64-bit mode for improved memory performance. System Memory Type Displays the type of video memory. When set to Enabled, the memory controllers operate independently in...
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... the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 131 Option Description Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, and M600) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable memory mirroring or spare memory. Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M910, M905, M805, and M605) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable spare memory. Node Interleaving (Disabled default) If set to use Virtualization Technology incorporated in...
... the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 131 Option Description Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, and M600) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable memory mirroring or spare memory. Redundant Memory (PowerEdge M910, M905, M805, and M605) If a valid memory configuration is installed, you can enable spare memory. Node Interleaving (Disabled default) If set to use Virtualization Technology incorporated in...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... cover onto the enclosure. 4 Close the cover-release latch until it is flush with four DIMMs per channel, for a total of the cover. This configuration permits the following maximum memory configurations: Up to 512 GB. PowerEdge M910 Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMS) only. 32 memory sockets are supported. System Memory System Memory - Installing Blade Components 159
... cover onto the enclosure. 4 Close the cover-release latch until it is flush with four DIMMs per channel, for a total of the cover. This configuration permits the following maximum memory configurations: Up to 512 GB. PowerEdge M910 Your system supports DDR3 registered DIMMs (RDIMMS) only. 32 memory sockets are supported. System Memory System Memory - Installing Blade Components 159
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...C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4 Installing Blade Components 161 PowerEdge M910 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the white release levers. ... numbered slots. • Memory mirroring and memory sparing are supported only if 32 memory modules are mixed with single- These sockets are marked by white retention levers. • The memory configuration for each set of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory 4 GB 8 GB 16...
...C2, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4 Installing Blade Components 161 PowerEdge M910 To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the white release levers. ... numbered slots. • Memory mirroring and memory sparing are supported only if 32 memory modules are mixed with single- These sockets are marked by white retention levers. • The memory configuration for each set of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations Total Physical Memory 4 GB 8 GB 16...
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..., D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 NOTE: 8-GB memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots x1, x2 and 4-GB memory modules must be installed in slots x5, x6, x7, x8. Examples of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 128 GB 160 GB 192 GB 192 GB 256 GB 256... GB 384 GB 512 GB Memory Modules - Thirty-two 16 GB A1, A2, A3,...
..., D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 NOTE: 8-GB memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots x1, x2 and 4-GB memory modules must be installed in slots x5, x6, x7, x8. Examples of PowerEdge M910 Memory Configurations (continued) Total Physical Memory 128 GB 160 GB 192 GB 192 GB 256 GB 256... GB 384 GB 512 GB Memory Modules - Thirty-two 16 GB A1, A2, A3,...
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... up stating that have one of the memory configurations shown in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. The memory sparing feature must disable node interleaving. Memory Sparing Configurations - Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M910 Total System Memory 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Usable System Memory 112 GB 224 GB 448 GB Memory Modules Number and Size Thirty-two 4 GB...
... up stating that have one of the memory configurations shown in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. The memory sparing feature must disable node interleaving. Memory Sparing Configurations - Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M910 Total System Memory 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Usable System Memory 112 GB 224 GB 448 GB Memory Modules Number and Size Thirty-two 4 GB...
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Examples of PowerEdge M905 Memory Configurations Total System Memory Memory Modules Number and Size Memory Module Locations 8 GB Eight 1 GB A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 16 GB Sixteen 1 GB A1, A2, A3, A4, B1... the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. • If pairs of memory modules of supported memory configurations. CAUTION: Memory module blanks must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if 24 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is installed...
Examples of PowerEdge M905 Memory Configurations Total System Memory Memory Modules Number and Size Memory Module Locations 8 GB Eight 1 GB A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 16 GB Sixteen 1 GB A1, A2, A3, A4, B1... the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow. • If pairs of memory modules of supported memory configurations. CAUTION: Memory module blanks must be installed in the lower numbered slots. • Memory sparing is supported if 24 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is installed...