ERROR No System Memory Detected

[Donchipotle100]

Hi there Guys

I have a cisco 2621 router.  It has worked before, although now it is coming up with the following message during boot up:

System Bootstrap, version 12.2 (8r), Release Software (fc1)

Copyright (c) 2003 by Cisco Systems, Inc

Then I get ERROR No system Memory detected.

I have 32Mb of flash installed and 2*128 NVRAM on the board.

Can someone help me and tell  me why I a

[Philip D'Ath]

That is a very old router.  I would guess the memory has died from old age, especially since it happened on a restart.

You could try removing and reseating the memory but I don't like your chances.

[Philip D'Ath]

If you just bought the memory last week and it has stopped working you should go back to the supplier.

What interfaces are you using on your 2621?

[Donchipotle100]

tried the memory in a working unit and the Nvram and flash are detected ok in my working router. I am using console interface at the moment and the display comes up with bootstrap 12.2 (8r) and then I get ERROR No system memory detected. Do you think the board might be the fault?

[Philip D'Ath]

I woudl say that is a very good possibility.

What interfaces are you using in your 2621?

[Donchipotle100]

I removed the rom chip, all memory and interface cards and moved them to a working 2621 I have. They all work perfectly in that one. Only thing left is power supply and circuit board. Might be a faulty circuit board. Thanks Chris

[Donchipotle100]

Thanks Philip. I bought the memory new last week as it was an upgrade from the 64mb that was in it originally. I have reseated the memory but not worked. I do have another similar router, so could try the memory from that.