Method of determining sizes of 1:1 and 2:1 memory interleaving in a computer system, configuring to the maximum size, and informing the user if memory is incorrectly installed

摘要

A method for configuring memory in a computer system. The method calls for determining the maximum configurable size of installed memory modules for each of a plurality of interleave options. The computer system is configured to utilize the largest of the maximum configurable sizes of interleave options. The maximum configurable sizes of interleave options are further compared to determine if the memory modules are installed in a manner providing the largest amount of configurable memory. If not, an error message is sent to the user.