DIMM Replacement Guidelines

DIMM Replacement Guidelines

Replace a DIMM when one of the following events takes place:

  • The DIMM fails memory testing under BIOS due to Uncorrectable Memory Errors (UCEs).
  •  UCEs occur and investigation shows that the errors originated from memory.
  •  More than 24 Correctable Errors (CEs) originate in 24 hours from a single DIMM and no other DIMM is showing further CEs.

 

Locating a faulty DIMM:

You can use the following Help Center Article to assist with DIMM identification and replacement.

https://siliconmechanics.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/208891966-Identify-Bad-DIMM-from-EDAC

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