Cisco 2610 ** PCI Exception Error **

[killersheep]

Hi all,

I have a cisco 2610 with IOS 12.3(10) with 1 T1 CSU/DSU and 64M Dram and 16M flash. I just bought a NM-4A/S module. Everything works fine on the router until I add the new module. Once I instal it and reboot I get the **PCI Exception Error** with some numbers below it. I will post the exact error message when I get home later. It does not seem to be passing the post test and errors almost immediately. Once I remove the module everything is fine again. Any help at all would be appreciated. I can also post any further info you may need about the router when I get home.

Thanks,
Killersheep

 

[IPKONFIG]

Do you know that the NM module is good? Cause it sounds like it's not. The IOS you have does support the module according to Cisco's website.

"I can picture a world without war. A world without hate. A world without fear. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
- Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts

 

[killersheep]

Yes, I forgot to mention, I put the Module in another 2600 with the same IOS and memory and it worked fine. Sorry for leaving out that important peice of info. Brain is a little fried from working on it so late last night.

 

[IPKONFIG]

So it only quits in this "one" router. Hmmm....have you tried another NM in this router? And does it work or have issues?

"I can picture a world without war. A world without hate. A world without fear. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
- Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts

 

[killersheep]

Unfortunately I have no other modules that will fit that slot. I did take out the T1 WIC to make sure I wasn't getting some sort of conflict but I am still getting the following error:

System Bootstrap, Version 11.3(2)XA4, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 1999 by cisco Systems, Inc.
TAC:Home:SW:IOS:Specials for info

*** PCI Parity Error Exception ***
PC = 0xfff058bc, Vector = 0x100, SP = 0x680127c8

That is as far as it goes and then just hangs. I am starting to think that the slot is hosed.

 

[IPKONFIG]

I think your right. I've see similar messages on a 3640, and they are all NM slots.

"I can picture a world without war. A world without hate. A world without fear. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
- Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts

 

[killersheep]

Thats what I was afraid of. I changed everything including the memory. Everything except the main board, so that has to be it. I just built this lab for home and I was hoping to use the 2610 with the 4 port nm module as my frame switch. Not really necessary since I work with Frame Relay and ATM everyday. Was just hoping to have a complete lab. If I can get another cheap I will replace it.

One last question, since your an instructor, I have a catalyst 1912 & 1924. Is this enough to practice for the switching exam for CCNP?

I appreciate all your help.

 

[killersheep]

Just as a heads up, I replaced the motherboard and used all the existing hardware and the NM-4A/S module works great. So the motherboard was the culprit.

Thanks for your help IPKONFIG!!