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Hi
I removed 4 * 2Gb DIMMS form my poweredge and replaced it with 2 * 16GB Dimms
The op system finds the memory ok Windows 2008 64bit but the bios does not like the configuration - when it goes through the boot process it suggest a slot configuration which I have tried and that does not work
I have posted before and someone suggested I read the manual which I have and that is not clear, I just need a simple explanation of which slots I should use and and bios setting I need to do to complete the task
Regards
J
theflash1932
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March 2nd, 2012 13:00
For a single processor, they must be in slots 1 and 2. They should be labeled on the board too, but:
Optimizer Mode is easily found and enabled in the BIOS Setup (F2), under Memory.
theflash1932
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March 2nd, 2012 12:00
You posted this before? Well, since you created a new thread, don't get upset if something gets repeated (I don't want to go find it :)).
Make sure your BIOS is at a minimum of 1.1.5, as that is the version that added support for 16GB DIMM's.
Do you have a single processor?
Put them in slots 1 and 2 (in the memory bank closest to the occupied processor slot) and make sure that Optimizer Mode is enabled in the BIOS for memory.
Do you have two processors?
Put one in slot 1 for EACH processor and make sure that Optimizer Mode is enabled.
sytner2012
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March 2nd, 2012 13:00
Hi - Ok that looks clear - the first slot which has black tabs is not slot 1 - I must have them in 2 & 3 at the moment. I will give it a try tomorrow
Thanks
John
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March 2nd, 2012 13:00
Hi
I have updated to BIOS 1.1.9 and it is a single CPU - they are currently in the slots furthest away from the CPU
So from what you say move them down the opposite slots and config teh BIOS, is optimizer mode easily found in the BIOS ?
John
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March 4th, 2012 01:00
Great it worked
Thanks
J
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March 4th, 2012 08:00
Good to hear it :) Take care!