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HP ProLiant ML530
Generation 2 Server
Memory Installation Guide
February 2003 (Second Edition)
Part Number 279985-002

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Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
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Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions........................................................................................................v
Important Safety Information ..............................................................................................v
Symbols on Equipment .......................................................................................................v
Rack Stability ................................................................................................................... vii
Symbols in Text................................................................................................................ vii
Related Documents.......................................................................................................... viii
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................... ix
Technical Support ....................................................................................................... ix
HP Website ................................................................................................................. ix
Authorized Reseller ......................................................................................................x
Reader’s Comments ............................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Memory
Memory Quick Start Guidelines...................................................................................... 1-4
Quick Start DIMM Installation................................................................................. 1-4
Quick Start Memory Configuration .......................................................................... 1-5
Quick Start LED Information ................................................................................... 1-6
Memory Board ................................................................................................................ 1-6
Parts of the Memory Board....................................................................................... 1-7
Memory Board LEDs and Icons ............................................................................... 1-8
Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory Technology ......................................................... 1-11
Features................................................................................................................... 1-11
DIMM Installation Requirements ........................................................................... 1-11

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Advanced Memory Protection Options .........................................................................1-12
Online Spare Memory Technology .........................................................................1-12
Single-Board Mirrored Memory Technology .........................................................1-14
Software.........................................................................................................................1-15
Memory Configuration ..................................................................................................1-16
Installation, Removal, and Replacement Procedures.....................................................1-17
Removing a Memory Board ....................................................................................1-17
Removing a DIMM .................................................................................................1-19
Installing a DIMM...................................................................................................1-20
Installing a Memory Board......................................................................................1-21
Chapter 2
Error Messages
Index

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About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step installation instructions and reference information
for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the memory system in
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 servers.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.

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This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.

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Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended for any reason.
Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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Related Documents
For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following
documentation:
• The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website:
www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage
• The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD
• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server
• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the
access panel of your server
• The installation documentation that ship with option kits
• The Documentation CD, which includes the following resources:
— The setup and installation guide
— Servers Troubleshooting Guide
— HP ROM-Based Setup Utility Users Guide
— A link to the maintenance and service guide

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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Product serial number
• Product model name and number
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.

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Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by e-mail to [email protected].

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Memory
This guide explains the procedures associated with the memory system in your
HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 server. The topics include:
• Memory quick start guidelines
• Memory board
— Parts of the memory board
— Memory board LEDs
• Advanced ECC (standard) memory technology
• Advanced Memory Protection options
— Online spare memory technology
— Single-board mirrored memory technology
• Software
• Memory configuration
• Installation, removal, and replacement procedures

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For more information specific to Advanced Memory Protection, refer to the
following resources:
• The white paper on Advanced Memory Protection on the HP website:
www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage
• The Advanced Memory Protection multimedia on the Documentation CD
• The installation documentation that ships with option kits
• The hardware installation and configuration poster that ships with your server
• The hardware installation and configuration labels located on the inside of the
access panel of your server
For more information on configuring the memory through the ROM-Based Setup
Utility (RBSU), refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility Users Guide on the
Documentation CD.
The following warnings apply to all procedures:
WARNING: The server is very heavy, up to 66 kg (146 lb). To reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:
• Remove all hot-plug power supplies to reduce the weight of the
server before lifting it.
• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and
guidelines for material handling.
• Get help to lift and maneuver the server.
• Be sure the server casters are locked in place on tower models.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:
• Heed all warnings and cautions throughout the installation instructions.
• Allow internal system components to cool before touching any surfaces.
• Be sure that the power to the server is turned off and that all power cords
are disconnected.
• Allow only qualified service personnel—those trained to work with
products capable of producing hazardous energy levels—to install options,
except when installing hot-plug power supplies or hard drives.

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CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you
are properly grounded before beginning any installation procedures.
The following warnings apply to in-rack operations only:
WARNING: Always begin by mounting the heaviest item on the bottom of the
rack. Continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, always
be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component
outside the rack. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason. Extend only one component at a time.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be
sure that:
• The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
• The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
• The stabilizers are attached to the rack for single-rack installation.
• The racks are coupled in multiple-rack installations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or of
damage to the equipment when working on energized servers with
precautions:
• Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose fitting jewelry.
• Avoid the use of conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live
parts.
CAUTION: For Compaq branded Series 7000 racks, you must install
highly ventilated rack door inserts to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: Be sure that your rack meets all recommended space and airflow
requirements for your server.

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Memory Quick Start Guidelines
This section gives a brief overview of memory in the HP ProLiant ML530
Generation 2 servers, including:
• Quick start DIMM installation
• Quick start memory configuration
• Quick start LED information
More information about each of these items can be found in this chapter.
Quick Start DIMM Installation
Use the following table as a quick reference for DIMM installation guidelines
specific to your desired memory configuration.
Table 1-1: Quick Start DIMM Installation Guidelines
Advanced ECC (Standard)
Memory
Online Spare Memory Single-Board Mirrored
Memory
Use only industry-standard
PC1600 registered DDR
SDRAM DIMMs.
Use only industry-standard
PC1600 registered DDR
SDRAM DIMMs.
Use only industry-standard
PC1600 registered DDR
SDRAM DIMMs.
Install DIMMs in pairs. Install DIMMs in pairs. Install DIMMs in pairs.
Be sure that both DIMMs in
a bank are of the same
capacity.
Be sure that both DIMMs in a
bank are of the same capacity.
Be sure that both DIMMs in a
bank are of the same capacity.
Be sure that bank A is
populated.
Be sure that bank A is
populated.
Be sure that bank A is
populated.
DIMMs in the online spare bank
must be of equal or greater
capacity than DIMMs in each
remaining bank.
DIMMs in the mirrored banks
must be configured identically
to the banks they are mirroring.
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Table 1-1: Quick Start DIMM Installation Guidelines continued
Advanced ECC (Standard)
Memory
Online Spare Memory Single-Board Mirrored
Memory
Bank D must always be
populated.
Banks A and C must always be
populated.
Bank D is the online spare bank. Bank C mirrors bank A.
Bank D mirrors bank B.
Quick Start Memory Configuration
If you plan to use online spare memory or single-board mirrored memory, you must
configure your desired memory mode through RBSU. HP also recommends testing
new DIMMs. To test DIMMs and configure memory:
1. Power on the server.
2. Press the F9 key to enter RBSU.
3. Select Advanced Options.
4. Change POST Speed Up to Disable.
5. Press any key to return to the RBSU main menu.
6. Select System Options.
7. Select Advanced Memory Protection.
8. Select the desired memory mode.
9. Press the ESC key twice to go back to the RBSU main menu.
10. Press the F10 key to exit RBSU. The server reboots and tests all memory in the
system.
11. Once the memory has been tested, re-enable POST Speed Up for faster system
boot, if desired.
IMPORTANT: To reconfigure the memory mode after initial setup, you must reboot the
system and enter RBSU.

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Quick Start LED Information
Table 1-2: Memory LED States on a Properly Configured Memory Board
Memory Configuration
LED Advanced ECC
(Standard) Memory
Online Spare Memory Single-Board Mirrored
Memory
Memory status Green Green Green
DIMM 1-8, if
populated
Green Green Green
“Online Spare”
text
Off Green Off
Online spare
status
Off Green Off
Mirroring status Off Off Green
Note: When the server is configured for online spare mode, bank D is the online spare bank.
Memory Board
This section provides the following information about the memory board:
• Parts of the memory board
• Memory board LEDs

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Parts of the Memory Board
Figure 1-1 and Table 1-3 identify the parts of the memory board.
Figure 1-1: Parts of the memory board
Table 1-3: Parts of the Memory Board
Item Description
1 DIMM slot 1, bank A (must be populated)
2 DIMM slot 2, bank A (must be populated)
3 DIMM slot 3, bank B
4 DIMM slot 4, bank B
5 DIMM slot 5, bank C
6 DIMM slot 6, bank C
7 DIMM slot 7, bank D*
8 DIMM slot 8, bank D*
9 LEDs
10 Locking switch
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Table 1-3: Parts of the Memory Board continued
Item Description
11 Release latches
12 Ejector levers
*When the system is configured for online spare memory,
bank D is the online spare bank.
Memory Board LEDs and Icons
Use the following figure and tables to identify LEDs and icons on the memory board.
Figure 1-2: Memory board LEDs and icons
Table 1-4: Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory LEDs
Item Description Indicator Status
Off Memory board is offline.
Green Memory board is online.
Flashing green Memory board is busy.
1 Memory
status
Amber Memory error has occurred.
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Table 1-4: Advanced ECC (Standard) Memory LEDs continued
Item Description Indicator Status
Off DIMM is not installed.
Green DIMM is installed.
Amber Memory error has occurred on this DIMM.
7 DIMM 1-8
status
Flashing amber Configuration error has occurred.
1-3,
6, 7
All LEDs Flashing amber CAUTION – Memory board is in use; relock it
immediately.
Table 1-5: Online Spare Memory LEDs
Item Description Indicator Status
Off Memory board is offline.
Green Memory board is online.
Flashing green Memory board is busy.
1 Memory
status
Amber Memory error has occurred.
Off Memory board is not configured for online spare
memory.
Green Online spare memory is functioning properly.
2 Online spare
status
Amber Memory error has occurred and system has failed over
to the online spare bank.
Off Bank is not configured as an online spare bank.
Green Bank is configured as an online spare bank.
6 “Online
Spare” text
Flashing green Failure has occurred and online spare bank is active.
Off DIMM is not installed.
Green DIMM is installed.
Amber Memory error has occurred on this DIMM.
7 DIMM 1-8
status
Flashing amber Configuration error has occurred.
1-3,
6, 7
All LEDs Flashing amber CAUTION – Memory board is in use; relock it
immediately.

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Table 1-6: Single-Board Mirrored Memory LEDs
Item Description Indicator Status
Off Memory board is offline.
Green Memory board is online.
Flashing green Memory board is busy.
1 Memory
status
Amber Memory error has occurred.
Off Memory board is not configured for single-board
mirrored memory.
Green Single-board mirrored memory is functioning properly.
3 Mirroring
status
Amber Memory error has occurred and system has failed over
to the mirrored bank(s).
Off DIMM is not installed.
Green DIMM is installed.
Amber Memory error has occurred on this DIMM.
7 DIMM 1-8
status
Flashing amber Configuration error has occurred.
1-3,
6, 7
All LEDs Flashing amber CAUTION – Memory board is in use; relock it
immediately.
Table 1-7: Memory Board Icons
Item Description Status
4 Lock Memory board is locked and cannot be removed.
5 Unlock Memory board is unlocked; do not remove unless the
server is powered down.
Note: The icon at which the memory board switch is pointed indicates whether the memory board is
locked or unlocked.