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Extended memory test - PC Server 315

Troubleshooting


Problem

To run the extended memory test, do the following: Insert the PC Server 315 Extended Memory Diagnostic diskette in drive A. Reboot the server (Press and hold the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys simultaneously).

Resolving The Problem

To run the extended memory test, do the following:

  1. Insert the PC Server 315 Extended Memory Diagnostic diskette in drive A.
  2. Reboot the server (Press and hold the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys simultaneously).
  3. Refer to the graphic on the screen to determine if the DIMMs passed or failed the extended memory test.

The following is an example of how the DIMMs being tested are displayed on the screen. The test runs automatically with good DIMMs highlighted in green as PASSED and non-functional DIMMs highlighted in red as FAILED.

memory diagnostics

NOTE: The reference designators shown on the left of the screen in the diagram (MEM1, MEM2, etc.) indicate the failing memory socket and are not displayed on the actual diagnostic screen.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

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ibm1DDSE-452JSQ