1If the system is not operational, turn off the sled and attached peripherals.

2After 10 seconds, turn on the sled and attached peripherals and note the messages on the screen.

Go to step 13 if an error message appears indicating a fault with a specific memory module.

3Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory settings. See "Main Menu" on page 52. Make any changes to the memory settings, if needed.

If the memory settings match the installed memory but a problem is still indicated, go to step 13.

4Turn off the sled and attached peripherals.

5Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 133.

6Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 141.

7Check the memory channels and ensure that they are populated correctly. See "Supported DIMM Configuration" on page 151.

8Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Removing Memory Modules" on page 153 and "Installing Memory Modules" on page 154.

9Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 142.

10Reinstall the sled into the enclosure. See "Installing a Sled" on page 134.

11Turn on the sled and attached peripherals.

12Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory settings. See "Main Menu" on page 52.

If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step.

13Turn off the sled and attached peripherals.

14Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 133.

15Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 141.

16If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as faulty, swap or replace the module.

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