System messages – Dell PowerEdge 1500SC User Manual
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System Messages
System messages alert you to a possible operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware.
messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.
Table 2-2. Power-Supply Indicator Patterns
Indicator Indicator Code
Power-on Green indicator indicates that the power supply is operational.
Fault
Red indicator indicates a problem with the power supply such as fan failure, voltage error, and others.
NOTE:
If you receive a system message that is not listed in
, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message
appears and/or the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.
Table 2-3. System Messages
Message
Cause
Corrective Action
Address mark not found
Faulty diskette, CD drive, or hard drive
subsystem (defective system board).
Replace the system board. See "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Alert! One or more of
the memory DIMMs are
out of rev.
Unsupported memory module(s) installed.
Replace one or more memory modules so that the memory module pairs are
identical. See "
Adding Memory
" in "Installing System Board Options."
Alert! Processor
thermal probe failure
detected
Defective microprocessor.
Replace the microprocessor. See "
Adding or Replacing a Microprocessor
."
Alert! Secondary system
fan was not detected
Loose PCI fan cable connection, defective fan.
Check the PCI fan cable. If the problem persists, replace the PCI fan shroud.
See "
Cooling Shrouds
" in "Installing System Board Options."
Alert! System fan was
not detected
Loose fan cable connection, defective fan.
Check the fan cable. If the problem persists, replace the fan. See "
Removing
the Fan
" in "Installing System Board Options."
Alert! Unsupported
memory in DIMM slot(s)
A, B, C, or D
Unsupported memory module(s) installed in
specified slot(s).
Replace one or more memory modules so that the memory module pairs are
identical. See "
Adding Memory
" in "Installing System Board Options."
Attachment failed to
respond
Diskette drive or hard drive controller cannot
send data to associated drive.
Replace the defective drive. See "
Installing Drives
." If the problem persists,
see "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Auxiliary device
failure
Mouse cable connector loose or improperly
connected, defective mouse.
Check the mouse cable connection. If the problem persists, replace the
mouse. See "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Bad error-correction
code(ECC) on disk read
Controller has failed
Faulty diskette/tape drive, CD drive, or hard drive
subsystem (defective system board).
Replace the system board. See "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
CD-ROM drive 0 not
found
Improperly connected or missing CD drive.
Check that the interface cable is seated on the system board. Replace the
drive. See "
Installing Drives
." If the problem persists, see "
Getting Help
."
Data error
Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or hard drive.
Replace the diskette, diskette drive, or hard drive. See "
Installing Drives
."
Decreasing available
memory
One or more memory modules improperly seated
or faulty.
Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "
Adding Memory
" in "Installing
System Board Options." If the problem persists, replace the memory modules.
If the problem persists, see "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Diskette drive 0 seek
failure
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette, incorrect
configuration settings in System Setup program,
loose diskette/tape drive interface cable, or
loose power cable.
Replace the diskette. Run the System Setup program to correct the diskette
drive type. See "Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for
instructions. Check the interface cable and power cable connections to the
system board. See "
Installing Drives
."
Diskette drive 1 seek
failure
Diskette read failure
Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected
diskette drive, loose diskette/tape drive interface
cable, or loose power cable.
Check the interface cable and power cable connections to the system board.
See "
Installing Drives
."
Diskette subsystem
reset failed
Faulty diskette/tape drive controller (defective
system board).
Replace the system board. See "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Diskette write
protected
Diskette write-protect feature activated.
Move the write-protect tab on the diskette.
Drive not ready
Diskette missing from or improperly inserted in
diskette drive.
Reinsert or replace the diskette.
Gate A20 failure
Faulty keyboard controller (defective system
board).
Replace the system board. See "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
General failure
Operating system corrupted or not installed
properly.
Reinstall the operating system.
Hard disk controller
failure
Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup
program, improperly connected hard drive, faulty
hard drive controller subsystem (defective
system board), or loose power cable.
Check the hard drive configuration settings in the System Setup program. See
"Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for instructions.
Reinstall the hard drive. See "
Installing Drives
." Check the interface cable and
power cable connections to the system board. See "
Installing Drives
."
Keyboard failure
Keyboard cable connector loose or improperly
Check the keyboard cable connection. Replace the keyboard. If the problem