Re: Memory upgrade

From: Dr. David Kirkby (drkirkby_at_ntlworld.com)
Date: 09/08/03 

Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 05:17:01 +0100

Chris Gumm wrote:
>
> I have a Sun ultra 10 300MHz system and I bought a 128mb memory stick. The
> part number listed on the memory is 370-3798-01. Will this work in the ultra
> 10? I put it in and the system will not boot, no display even. When I put
> the 2 32mb sticks in, boots normal. I've have tried it with only the 128
> installed same results.
>
> TIA
> Chris
I don't know anything much about U5's or 10's but someone has pointed
out to you that they need to be installed in pairs. The following
links are useful for Sun memory in general:

This shows what part numbers fit what machine
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Devices/Memory/MEM_Modules.html
 
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Devices/Memory/MEM_TOC.html

for your U10
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Devices/Memory/MEM_Ultra_5_10.html
(where it does state as the other person they need to be in pairs) 

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