ALM-0x0100002F Fatal Error Detected in Memory Initialization (Memory, Critical Alarm)
Description
Alarm message:
[arg1] arg2 memory MRC fatal error detected. Error code: arg3.
From iBMC V316, this alarm also includes the DIMM BOM code. From iBMC V561, this alarm also includes the DIMM SN.
This alarm is generated when a fatal error is detected during the memory initialization process. The error code is arg3.
For details about DIMM layout, see "Installing DIMMs" in the troubleshooting manual of the server you use.
Alarm object: memory
Parameters
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
arg1 |
Slot number of the memory board. |
arg2 |
DIMM silkscreen or CPU socket number and memory channel No.
You can obtain the CPU socket number and channel number corresponding to a DIMM from the Computing Product Memory Configuration Assistant. |
arg3 |
Error code of the alarm. |
Possible Causes
- The DIMMs installed are not compatible with the CPU.
- The DIMM layout does not comply with the configuration rules.
Procedure
- Check whether other memory alarms are present.
- Clear other memory alarms. Then, check whether this alarm is cleared.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to 3.
- Power off the server and check the models of the DIMMs for which the alarm is generated.
- Check whether the DIMM models are compatible with the server using the Computing Product Compatibility Checker.
- Check whether the DIMMs are installed in correct slots.
For details about DIMM installation positions, see the user guide of the server you use.
- Install the DIMMs in correct slots. Then, check whether the alarm is cleared.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to 8.
- Replace the DIMMs with compatible ones and power on the server. Then, check whether the alarm is cleared.
If yes, no further action is required.
If no, go to 8.
For details about how to replace a DIMM, see the user guide of the server you use.
- Contact technical support engineer.
