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IBM PC - Trap 0002 errors and system hangs with Toshiba SIMMs

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
Problem affects only PC 300 P60 and PC 700 systems. Trap 0002 errors / random system hangs when using 8MB or 16MB Toshiba parity SIMMs.

Problem Isolation Aids:
Problem does not occur when memory from an alternative source is substituted.

Fix:
Present field fix is to ensure that 8MB parity SIMMs from IBM, OKI or Samsung are used. Current Greenock production is based upon such configurations.

Search Keywords

Memory

Hint Category

Lock-up/Hang, Memory, OS/2

Date Created

26-09-95

Last Updated

20-05-98

Revision Date

19-05-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350, PC 730, PC 750

Machine Type

6575, 6585, 6875, 6876, 6877, 6885, 6886, 6887

Model

Various

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