Memory bank A1 - 2009 MacPro Quad 2.66

[cbster]

I just received my new 2009 Mac Pro Quad 2.66 and I noticed istat does not show a temp for memory bank a1. It just shows banks A2 and A3. I was wondering if this normal or if I have a problem. BTW I have 3gb of ram.

I also have the power supply grinding sound, but that another story.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Cynicalone]

I have

• A2
• A3
• A4
• A5
• A6
• A7
• A8
• B1

On an 09 Octo Core

 

[nanofrog]

I just received my new 2009 Mac Pro Quad 2.66 and I noticed istat does not show a temp for memory bank a1. It just shows banks A2 and A3. I was wondering if this normal or if I have a problem. BTW I have 3gb of ram.

Perhaps a couple of dumb questions, but have you tried:
1. Reseatting the RAM
2. PRAM reset

Worth a shot, and I would think Apple will ask you to do this anyway if you have to call.

I also have the power supply grinding sound, but that another story.

Thanks for any input.

Have you adjusted the PSU fan speed at all?

Hope this helps.

If the noise remains there over a range of speeds, you may have an unbalanced fan. If it's a hum and is low, rather than a grind/growl, it's the transformer, and is normal. Clicks when you plug/unplug the power cord are also normal (relays). (Just in case).

 

[cbster]

Anyone with a 2009 quad and istat installed have a temp for mem bank A1?

 

[PrincessPeach]

I have this setup.

iStat Pro has listings for Mem Bank A2, A3, A4 and A5. No A1. All four of my RAM slots are full. Nothing seems amiss, performance-wise.

 

[Cynicalone]

There is nothing wrong as I was pointing out above. iStat doesn't use A1. I have all 8 RAM slots full on mine no problems.

 

[cbster]

So, I have 3 ram slots filled with 1gb each and temps for only A2 and A3, is that ok?

 

[Cynicalone]

This is how iStat reports on my machine, with 4GB sticks in each slot. I think iStat needs an update for the 09 model's. It shows 8 of the 16 cores at 100% all the time. Even when I'm just writing email.

 

[nanofrog]

So, I have 3 ram slots filled with 1gb each and temps for only A2 and A3, is that ok?

You should get an A4 temp. 3 sticks, so you should have 3 temps.

Did you reseat it, and do a PRAM reset?
Simple, but you'd be surprised at how many times this solves issues.

Another thing to check; verify that the system shows 3GB RAM, not 2. Even after a reseat and reset. It can tell the difference if it's just the temp sensor (assuming the reseat & reset didn't solve the problem), or the entire stick isn't registering to the system.

 

[Appledreamer]

You should get an A4 temp. 3 sticks, so you should have 3 temps.

Did you reseat it, and do a PRAM reset?
Simple, but you'd be surprised at how many times this solves issues.

Another thing to check; verify that the system shows 3GB RAM, not 2. Even after a reseat and reset. It can tell the difference if it's just the temp sensor (assuming the reseat & reset didn't solve the problem), or the entire stick isn't registering to the system.

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