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September 30th, 2004 19:00
NMI: Parity Check/Memory Parity Error
I get the subject message on a blue screen (of death). Mainly, it happens when I attempt to start an application. But I really don't remember if this is the ONLY time it happens. Went for some months without it happening and then suddenly started up again.
PowerEdge Server 2400.
I've searched and found several entries, but they were for Dimension systems.
However, I did what was recommended there: BIOS Setup, CapsLock, ScrollLock, NumLock, then Alt-E
This **appears** to have solved the problem. But, as I said, I went for quite a while (nearly a year) without incident.
Is this actually the solution? Are there other things I can try?
*Any* help/tips/suggestions appreciated.
DELL-John K.
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September 30th, 2004 20:00
Make sure the system bios and ESM firmware are up-to-date. Below is a link to the updates. Also, reseat any PCI cards and memory.
Downloads for PE 2400
TonyMcGuire
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October 1st, 2004 15:00
John,
Thanks a million for the link. What a list!
I got the memory checker, and general diagnostics.
Attempting to run the memory checker, I get "Abnormal program termination. Memory Protection Fault. CS:EIP" and halt.
Does the tester have to be run from a DOS prompt? I tried creating a boot disk, but get "NTDETECT Failed. Disk I/O Error. Status=000010000" when the floppy attempts to boot.
While the Parity Error seems to be gone, I'd really like to test and repair anything that might be needed.
Note: Prior to any of this I had reseated memory/SCSI card/Cables. Then formatted HDs (low level), wiped and recreated containers, and reinstalled Windows 2000 Pro.
As always, any tips greatly appreciated.
DELL-John K.
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October 5th, 2004 21:00