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Sep 22, 2016 8:21 AM in response to dagwaremediaby lllaass,That typically mean the RAM module is failing. The memory is ECC (error correcting code) and many erros can and are corrected so computer operation is not affected.
You can try reseating the module but frequently the problem returns.
The FB-DIMMs in the 2006-2008 Mac Pros run hot and typically fail with time
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Sep 22, 2016 8:26 AM in response to lllaassby dagwaremedia,I noticed this a few months back, re seated and it worked for a while. If I re seat and get it to work am I wrong in thinking this would effect the computer performance?
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Sep 22, 2016 8:29 AM in response to dagwaremediaby lllaass,When there are too many errors and they can't be corrected that is when yo have problems. You will frequently get a kernel panic.
Also when they fail and failure is detected during the normal bootup RAM test, the FB-DIMM pair will be listed as empty
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by Grant Bennet-Alder,Sep 22, 2016 8:29 AM in response to dagwaremedia
Grant Bennet-Alder
Sep 22, 2016 8:29 AM
in response to dagwaremedia
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DesktopsIf the failing modules have Vendor stickers that indicate they are aftermarket, most have a Lifetime Warranty, and you can return the PAIR to the Vendor for replacement. (their sticker is all the "proof of purchase" you need.)
If only the manufacturer stickers, (such as Hynix or Toshiba) now is a good time for an upgrade. If you can get all slots filled with pairs, the memory in these Macs switches to double-wide accesses for about a 17 percent memory speed improvement.
