ALM-0x2C00004D Fatal Error Detected in Memory Initialization Check (System, Critical Alarm)
Description
Alarm message:
System memory MRC fatal error detected. Error code: 0xarg1.
This alarm is generated when a fatal error is detected on the DIMMs during the memory initialization process.
Alarm object: system
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.