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About Your System
System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-3 lists
the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message.
NOTE:
If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-3, check the documentation for the application
that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the
message and recommended action.
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
Table 1-7. System Messages
Message Causes Corrective Actions
Alert! Redundant memory
disabled! Memory
configuration does not
support redundant memory.
Installed memory modules are not the
same type and size; faulty memory
module(s). Ensure that all memory modules are of
the same type and size and that they are
properly installed. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 120.
Attempting to update
Remote Configuration.
Please wait...
Remote Configuration request has
been detected and is being processed. Wait until the process is complete.
BIOS Update Attempt
Failed!
Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem
persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper
is installed on system
board.
NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed.
CMOS has been cleared. Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See
Figure 6-1 for jumper location.
CPUs with different cache
sizes detected!
Microprocessors with different cache
sizes are installed. Ensure that all microprocessors have the
same cache size and that they are
properly installed. See "Processors" on
page 93.
Decreasing available
memory
Faulty or improperly installed memory
modules. See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 120.
DIMM pairs must be matched
in size, speed, and
technology. The following
DIMM pair is mismatched:
DIMM x and DIMM y.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs
installed; faulty or improperly seated
memory module(s). Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size and that
they are properly installed. See "System
Memory" on page 89. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 120.
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