Problem with adding extra memory

zillur · 09-22-2015, 11:41 AM

[zillur@workstation01 Strain_GI]$ sudo dmidecode --type memory
[sudo] password for zillur:
# dmidecode 2.12
SMBIOS 2.8 present.

Handle 0x0064, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC
Maximum Capacity: 512 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 8

Handle 0x0065, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_A1
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x0066, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_A2
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x0067, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_B1
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x0068, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_B2
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x0069, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_C1
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x006A, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_C2
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x006B, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_D1
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x006C, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0064
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_D2
Bank Locator: NODE 1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer: NO DIMM
Serial Number: NO DIMM
Asset Tag: NO DIMM
Part Number: NO DIMM
Rank: Unknown
Configured Clock Speed: Unknown

Handle 0x006D, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC
Maximum Capacity: 512 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 8

Handle 0x006F, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x006D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 16384 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_E1
Bank Locator: NODE 3
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 2133 MHz
Manufacturer: Micron
Serial Number: 0F7FCA00
Asset Tag: DIMM_E1_AssetTag
Part Number: 36ASF2G72PZ-2G1A2
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: 1866 MHz

Handle 0x0071, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x006D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 16384 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_E2
Bank Locator: NODE 3
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 2133 MHz
Manufacturer: Micron
Serial Number: 0F14988A
Asset Tag: DIMM_E2_AssetTag
Part Number: 36ASF2G72PZ-2G1A2
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: 1866 MHz

Handle 0x0073, DMI type 17, 34 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x006D
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 16384 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM_F1
Bank Locator: NODE 3
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 2133 MHz
Manufacturer: Micron
Serial Number: 0F4B8562
Asset Tag: DIMM_F1_AssetTag
Part Number: 36ASF2G72PZ-2G1A2
Rank: 2
Configured Clock Speed: 1866 MHz

Soadyheid · 09-22-2015, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Xeon(R) With new memory sticks my computer doesn't turn on. When I remove them it works fine.

I'm with rokytnji on this... The sticks don't match.

What make is the workstation? The processor looks like it costs around $700.00 on its own so it doesn't sound like you're using some sort of cheapo home brew machine. Are we talking IBM, Dell, HP or something of that sort? Exactly what are you trying to upgrade? If it's proprietary you can usually download a maintenance/service manual .pdf file which will explain the memory upgrade rules. Same with most motherboards, Asus, MSI, etc. Google the part number, it's printed on the board somewhere.

Check the original (working) memory sticks, what is the part number on them, note it down and google it. Do the same with your new sticks, I reckon they'll have different specs.

Not sure about Dell but HP usually include some good info on the panel you have to remove to get access to the motherboard; DIP switch settings, memory layout and part numbers, CPU and other chip locations, etc.

Quote:

I wanted to add some memory in the memory(16gm ddr4-2133 1.2v dr*4rdim) slot

Did you mean "slot" singular? As MensaWater mentioned, you usually install memory in pairs as dependant on the hardware, the second pair may become interleaved with the original pair. (So saying, my box has only one 8Gb stick. Hmmm...)

Then again, the memory may be organised in banks, I've had systems where there are four DIMMs to a bank but the upgrade path means you have to put two in the first bank then two in the second bank before completing population of the first bank. I've also seen multi processor IBM systems where the memory upgrade path seemed to defy logic!

So... Can you give us more details of the Workstation (Make, model No.) or its motherboard (Part No.)?

Play Bonny!

rokytnji · 09-22-2015, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Micron> Part Number: 36ASF2G72PZ-2G1A2 > Speed: 2133 MHz

Good place to start, http://www.micron.com/parts/modules/...6asf2g72pz-2g1

To see how well what you bought matches up with what already works in there.
Like I said earlier. Ram is complicated.

zillur · 10-05-2015, 12:39 PM

Hi there,
Thank you all very much for helping me. However, I have installed memory. After installation I couldn't recover the GUI, maybe due to updating issues of yum and graphics card was not responding. So, I have installed "NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-331.67.run". Now the GUI is working. But I have another problem. I can't login to my workstation in the desktop using my user and password. Though using the same authentications I can login through SSH. I am new in the system administrator arena. Anyone can help me.

Thanks a lot in advance.
Best Regards
Zillur

rokytnji · 10-05-2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zillur

Hi there,
Thank you all very much for helping me. However, I have installed memory. After installation I couldn't recover the GUI, maybe due to updating issues of yum and graphics card was not responding. So, I have installed "NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-331.67.run". Now the GUI is working. But I have another problem. I can't login to my workstation in the desktop using my user and password. Though using the same authentications I can login through SSH. I am new in the system administrator arena. Anyone can help me.

Thanks a lot in advance.
Best Regards
Zillur

Better if you start new thread for that since this has nothing to do with incompatible ram sticks.
Be sure to give a good thread title and be descriptive on what operating system you are running, kernel version, GUI environment or not. What has been tried and worked and also failed.

Leaving you with my specs showing what I am posting from presently which is just a tiny 9 inch touchscreen netbook

Code:

$ inxi -Fxz
System:    Host: biker Kernel: 4.2.1-antix.2-486-smp i686 (32 bit gcc: 4.9.2)
           Desktop: IceWM 1.3.8
           Distro: antiX-15-V_386-full Killah P 30 June 2015
Machine:   System: Intel product: Intel powered classmate PC v: 3rd Gen
           Mobo: QCI model: Intel powered classmate PC v: 3rd Gen
           Bios: Phoenix v: HP94510A.86A.0035.2009.0427.2020 date: 04/27/2009
CPU:       Single core Intel Atom N270 (-HT-) cache: 512 KB
           flags: (nx pae sse sse2 sse3 ssse3) bmips: 3191
           clock speeds: max: 1600 MHz 1: 800 MHz 2: 1600 MHz
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 945GSE Express Integrated Graphics Controller
           bus-ID: 00:02.0
           Display Server: X.Org 1.16.4 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa)
           Resolution: 1024x600@60.00hz
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel 945GME x86/MMX/SSE2
           GLX Version: 2.1 Mesa 10.3.2 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card Intel NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller
           driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture v: k4.2.1-antix.2-486-smp
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller
           driver: r8169 v: 2.3LK-NAPI port: 2000 bus-ID: 02:00.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
           Card-2: Ralink RT2870/RT3070 Wireless Adapter
           driver: rt2800usb v: 2.3.0 usb-ID: 003-004
           IF: wlan0 state: N/A mac: N/A
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 79.3GB (46.2% used)
           ID-1: /dev/sda model: KingSpec_KSD size: 63.3GB
           ID-2: USB /dev/sdb model: Multi size: 15.9GB
Partition: ID-1: / size: 8.1G used: 2.9G (38%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda1
           ID-2: /home size: 50G used: 32G (67%) fs: ext4 dev: /dev/sda2
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 46.0C mobo: N/A
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A
Info:      Processes: 115 Uptime: 3:12 Memory: 328.9/2009.2MB
           Init: SysVinit runlevel: 5 Gcc sys: 4.9.2
           Client: Shell (bash 4.3.301) inxi: 2.2.28

If you get command not found and wondering how I just did that

https://code.google.com/p/inxi/wiki/Installation

I won't bother to post the github link as the install instructions are on the page of the link I posted. Good luck with it.