10 GB is not a valid memory configuration. See http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe1435sc/en/hom/pdf/HJ362A00MR.pdf Todd
________________________________ From: Sean Rector [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 11:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Dell PowerEdge SC1435 needing F1 to continue after RAM upgrade I've got a problem w/ the above after I installed a 8GB kit certified by Crucial to be compatible w/ the SC1435. Dell support says, "It's the RAM, stupid. You didn't buy it from us." I'm getting ready to call Crucial, but wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this or how to get the "System memory configuration is not optimal." error that precedes the F1 to continue message to "go away". I have the server set up w/ the original 2GB kit (from when server was bought) & added the 8GB kit. BIOS sees 10GB of RAM, and Windows sees 10GB of RAM. I've tried it w/ just the 8GB kit installed, and get the same error. If I go back to the 2GB only, the error goes away (of course). Sean Rector, MCSE Information Technology Manager Virginia Opera Association E-Mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Phone: (757) 213-4548 (direct line) {+} Virginia Opera's 35th Anniversary Season <http://www.vaopera.org> The One You Love Celebrate with a 2009-2010 Subscription: La Bohème <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera1.cfm> , The Daughter of the Regiment <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera2.cfm> , Don Giovanni <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera3.cfm> and Porgy and BessSM <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera4.cfm> Visit us online at www.vaopera.org <http://www.vaopera.org> or call 1-866-OPERA-VA ________________________________ This e-mail and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). Unless otherwise specified, persons unnamed as recipients may not read, distribute, copy or alter this e-mail. Any views or opinions expressed in this e-mail belong to the author and may not necessarily represent those of Virginia Opera. Although precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present, Virginia Opera cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of this e-mail or attachments. {*} ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
