If you're getting memory errors on one DIMM, that typically means it's bad. Does the operating system you're running still see 1Gb? If not, that would be why it's running slow.
There's an offline test I use to check memory. Download Memtest86 from here, burn it to a CD as an ISO image, and boot it. Memory errors tend to show up pretty quickly with this.
If the machine is under support from Dell, ping them for a replacement. If it's not, it might be a good time to upgrade to 2x1Gb memory. Remember, you have to install memory in pairs.
After looking at Crucial.com, you probably won't want to upgrade the memory. Looks like it will cost almost as much as a new server.
Since it's PC133, replacing one module will probably be OK. You might want to swap the memory and see if the error follows the DIMM. That way, you'll know it's the module.
Server Admin is reporting that there is 1GB installed, but only one is listed as Critical.
The Server is a DC and also our RAS server, so dropping it for memtest is a bit difficult - I need to schedule it, but will do the memtest and see what it says.
Unfortunately, its not under warranty, but adding new RAM would be a good idea anyway.
Windows (My Computer Properties - General Tab) reports 1 GB RAM. I'm waiting on a quote from our supplier for replacement. Since its a DC, I will replace both DIMMs if the price is right. Depends what supplier says. Swapping the DIMMS around is a good idea, but again, DC and RAS server makes it time consuming.
You are running with a second DC, right? Crucial was ~$600 for 2x1Gb. That's a bit steep. If you're just running a DC and RAS server, one of the new small servers might be better than throwing more money at this server. Don't know what your environment is so I can't say for sure. Last place I worked was using 1650s as DCs until they went virtual. They worked fine for over 2500 systems and 1500 users in the forest.
I don't know what RAS adds to the load but you might want to take this opportunity to update your hardware. Nothing like imminent hardware failure to hold over management and pry their hands off the green stuff. If you're good, you could leverage this into a server farm upgrade :smileyhappy:. Go read this for more ideas.
jcn77056
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October 21st, 2008 13:00
If you're getting memory errors on one DIMM, that typically means it's bad. Does the operating system you're running still see 1Gb? If not, that would be why it's running slow.
There's an offline test I use to check memory. Download Memtest86 from here, burn it to a CD as an ISO image, and boot it. Memory errors tend to show up pretty quickly with this.
If the machine is under support from Dell, ping them for a replacement. If it's not, it might be a good time to upgrade to 2x1Gb memory. Remember, you have to install memory in pairs.
jcn77056
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October 21st, 2008 14:00
Does Windows see 1Gb too? Just curious.
After looking at Crucial.com, you probably won't want to upgrade the memory. Looks like it will cost almost as much as a new server.
Since it's PC133, replacing one module will probably be OK. You might want to swap the memory and see if the error follows the DIMM. That way, you'll know it's the module.
BigJohnW
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October 21st, 2008 14:00
Hi, Thanks for replying.
Server Admin is reporting that there is 1GB installed, but only one is listed as Critical.
The Server is a DC and also our RAS server, so dropping it for memtest is a bit difficult - I need to schedule it, but will do the memtest and see what it says.
Unfortunately, its not under warranty, but adding new RAM would be a good idea anyway.
Thanks for the hints.
John
BigJohnW
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October 21st, 2008 15:00
Windows (My Computer Properties - General Tab) reports 1 GB RAM. I'm waiting on a quote from our supplier for replacement. Since its a DC, I will replace both DIMMs if the price is right. Depends what supplier says. Swapping the DIMMS around is a good idea, but again, DC and RAS server makes it time consuming.
I will post results.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
John
jcn77056
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October 21st, 2008 16:00
You are running with a second DC, right? Crucial was ~$600 for 2x1Gb. That's a bit steep. If you're just running a DC and RAS server, one of the new small servers might be better than throwing more money at this server. Don't know what your environment is so I can't say for sure. Last place I worked was using 1650s as DCs until they went virtual. They worked fine for over 2500 systems and 1500 users in the forest.
I don't know what RAS adds to the load but you might want to take this opportunity to update your hardware. Nothing like imminent hardware failure to hold over management and pry their hands off the green stuff. If you're good, you could leverage this into a server farm upgrade :smileyhappy:. Go read this for more ideas.