Proliant 5000 memory upgrade troubles

[Shawn Flynn_1]

I am trying to upgrade the memory on my Proliant 5000 server and it is not co-operating. Whenever I add memory to the current 512M that is installed (228470-001 kit) I get a "207 - Invalid Memory Configuration" error on POST. I have tried several different memory combinations, but none seem to be working when used in conjunction with the current kit that is installed. All the memory that I am adding has been tested individually and is known to work, and is all original Compaq RAM. Following is a list of combinations I have tried, and the results I have received...

Original Configuration:
Bank 1 - 228470-001 (512M)
Bank 2 - Empty
Bank 3 - Empty
Bank 4 - Empty
System Detects 512M, works fine

Test #1:
Bank 1 - 228470-001 (512M)
Bank 2 - 228468-001 (128M)
Bank 3 - 228468-001 (128M)
Bank 4 - Empty
System Detects 768M, 207 Error on POST

Test #2:
Bank 1 - 228470-001 (512M)
Bank 2 - 228469-001 (256M)
Bank 3 - Empty
Bank 4 - Empty
System Detects 768M, 207 Error on POST

Test #3:
Bank 1 - 228470-001 (512M)
Bank 2 - 228469-001 (256M)
Bank 3 - 228469-001 (256M)
Bank 4 - Empty
System Detects 1024M, 207 Error on Post

Test #4:
Bank 1 - 228469-001 (256M)
Bank 2 - 228469-001 (256M)
Bank 3 - 228468-001 (128M)
Bank 4 - 228468-001 (128M)
System Detects 768M, works fine

Can anyone tell me if there is a problem with using smaller DIMMS with the 228470 kit? Or perhaps point me to a list of valid memory configurations for this machine? I'd like to take this server to at least 1G of memory, but don't want to shell out for another memory kit only to find out it won't work in it either.

System = Proliant 5000, 4x 200/512, BIOS E16(04/30/1999), 512M EDO

[Sven Geschke]

Hi

Have you tried to run the SCU (System Configuration Utility) either from the Systempartition or a boot disk?

Rgds
Sven

[Shawn Flynn_1]

SCU cannot be accessed when the 207 error happens as the system goes into a halted state. Exact error message on boot would be....

1048576 KB Detected

Compaq System BIOS - E16 (04/30/1999)

207 - Invalid Memory Configuration - Check DIMM Installation
System Halted


And the system refuses to take any input after that point.

[Marino Meloni_1]

hi,
FROM Compaq ProLiant 5000 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide
_________________________________________
DIMM Memory
Table 5-4
DIMM Memory Specifications
Size 16, 32, 64, 128 MB
Speed 60 ns
Width 72 Bits
Upgrade Requirement Any four matched DIMMs
NOTE: The ProLiant 5000 Server must add system RAM in sets of four DIMMs at a time, two on each memory
expansion board. The four DIMMs in a set must be the same size and speed. DIMM modules must be 60-ns or
faster. Use Compaq DIMMs or JEDEC-compliant DIMMs that conform to this parity scheme only.
________________________________________

5000 use interleave two for memory, you need to add them accordly to the memory scheme

[Marino Meloni_1]

and here is the table :
Compaq ProLiant 5000 Servers Maintenance and Service Guide
The following table shows typical memory configurations for the Compaq ProLiant
5000 Server.
Table 2-2
Examples of DIMM Upgrade Combinations
Both Expansion Board 1 and Expansion Board 2
Total Memory Slots 1 - 2 Slots 3 - 4 Slots 5 - 6 Slots 7 - 8
64 MB 4x16 MB
128 MB 4x16 MB 4x16 MB
128 MB 4x32 MB
192 MB 4x32 MB 4x16 MB
192 MB 4x16 MB 4x16 MB 4x16 MB
512 MB 4x64 MB 4x64 MB
512 MB 4x32 MB 4x32 MB 4x32 MB 4x32 MB
1024 MB 4x64 MB 4x64 MB 4x64 MB 4x64 MB
1024 MB 4x128 MB 4x128 MB
1536 MB 4x128 MB 4x128 MB 4x64 MB 4x64 MB
2048 MB 4x128 MB 4x128 MB 4x128 MB 4x128 MB

hope may help

[Shawn Flynn_1]

Thanks Mario.

I had looked through the service manual previously and saw the example configurations. I was hoping someone could point me to a full listing of valid configurations so that I could be certain any memory I purchase would be usable. I have been through all possible combinations of all the DIMMs I currently have on hand, and it looks like the best combination I can use presently is Test #4 above. Since the service manual lists 1536M (512M + 512M + 256M + 256M) as a valid combination, I'll take a chance and purchase another 228470-001 kit (512M) and shoot for that combination. I'm sure I can always unload the left over DIMMs on eBay.