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(WT). Selecting write-back mode will provide the
maximum system performance.
The default values are Write back and Enabled. For
proper server operation, do not change the values in this
field.
Note
You cannot enable or disable the cache for individual
processors.
Memory settings:
Select this choice to manually
disable or enable a dual inline memory module (DIMM)
slot.
Ÿ
If you replaced a defective DIMM, you must manually
enable the DIMM slot in the Configuration/Setup
Utility program. In this case, the system does not
automatically access the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to enable the DIMM slot.
Ÿ
If a memory error is detected during POST or
memory configuration, the server can automatically
disable the failing DIMM slot and continue operating
with reduced memory capacity. If this occurs, you
must manually enable the DIMM slot after the
problem is corrected.
You can diagnose to just one DIMM.
To manually enable a DIMM slot:
1. Select Memory Settings from the Advanced Setup
menu.
2. Use the Up Arrow (
↑
) or Down Arrow (
↓
) key to
highlight the DIMM slot that you want to enable.
3. Use the Left Arrow (
←
) or Right Arrow (
→
) key to
select Enable.
For additional information on DIMMs, see “DIMM and
memory board installation” on page 63.
Processor settings:
Select this choice to manually
enable a processor slot.
Ÿ
If you replaced a defective processor, you must
manually enable the processor slot in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program. In this case, the
system does not automatically access the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to enable the
processor slot.
Ÿ
If a processor error is detected during POST or
runtime, the server can automatically disable the
failing processors and restart the system to
reconfigure without the defective processors. If this
occurs, you must manually enable the processor slots
after the problem is corrected.
To manually enable a processor slot:
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