[rescue] stupid solaris question

George Adkins george at webbastard.org
Tue Feb 12 22:40:27 CST 2002


On Tuesday 12 February 2002 11:17 pm, you wrote:
> > I'm finally testing my ultra1.   The openboot reports 64megs of ram.  How
> > can I verify from inside solaris that this is right before I complain to
> > the
>
> Openboot is always right, at least as far as Solaris is concerned.
> However, you may have other problems which are preventing your system from
> seeing all its memory.  Try reseating all the memory.  If that doesn't
> work, clean the corrosion off the gold contacts with a pink eraser--you'll
> be surprised how dirty they can get.
>
Wooo! be careful on gold plated contacts with that Pink Eraser.
Not only are they mildly abrasive, but they can build up a static charge and 
toast the memory.
Rubber is a poor choice.
a little dry alcohol on a cotton cloth or swab is better.

George



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