Consistent POST Error - 517 Memory configuration requires a Memory fan and this fan is not detected

[Dudeze75]

After run many times full diagnostics of every components with all components with PASSED results , I still have Consistent POST Error - 517 Memory configuration requires a Memory fan and this fan is not detected Message before the system boot up.

[TheOldMan · Accepted solution]

HERE IS A DOCUMENT on that error message.  Look over that and check the RESOLUTION area.

[epic-JohnJo]

That link doesnt seem to work anymore. Can you please re-link the document? I am getting the same issue and my fan seems to be running fine.

[TheOldMan]

I found the document again

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04577562

See if that helps

[DGroves]

if you look at the hp listed operating temp range for this workstation you will see it covers a wide range and if used in the upper temp range for extended time with all memory slots filled it's possible to have the system/memory exceed the range HP has listed if you do not add the missing fan

if the correct fan can not be found or for a reasonable price you should use a quality fan that matches the HP fan specs which is a high pressure fan rather than a high volume fan

here's what the HP kit looks like

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Memory-Cooling-Kit-J2R52AA/dp/B00PHVVZOM

you need to place the fan so it can cool the area's where the shroud has fans placed make your own fan brackets out of plastic (not metal!!)