System messages – Dell PowerVault DP500 User Manual

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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.

 

 

Table 1-7. System Messages 

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.

 

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

.

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

.

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

.

Decreasing available memory

Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.

See

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

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

. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

DIMMs must be populated in sequential

order beginning with slot 1. The following

DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM x.

The specified DIMM is inaccessible to the system
due to its location. DIMMs must be populated in
sequential order, beginning with slot 1.

Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with
slot 1. See

System Memory

.

DIMMs should be installed in pairs. Pairs

must be matched in size, speed, and

technology.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed;
faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).
The system will operate in a degraded mode
with reduced ECC protection. Only memory
installed in channel 0 will be accessible.

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See

System Memory

. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

Dual-rank DIMM paired with Single-rank

DIMM - The following DIMM/rank has been

disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y

Mismatched DIMMs installed; faulty memory
module(s). The system has detected a dual-rank
DIMM paired with a single-rank DIMM. The
second rank of the dual-rank DIMM will be
disabled.

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See

System Memory

. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

Diskette drive n seek failure

Incorrect configuration settings in the System
Setup program.

Run the System Setup program to correct the settings.
See

Using the System Setup Program

.

Faulty or improperly installed diskette drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

.

Loose tape drive interface cable, or loose power
cable.

Reseat tape drive interface cable, or power cable. If the
problem persists, see

Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

.

Diskette read failure

Faulty or improperly inserted diskette or tape
drive.

Replace the diskette. See

Troubleshooting a Diskette

Drive

.

Diskette subsystem reset failed

Faulty or improperly installed diskette or tape
drive.

Replace the diskette or tape. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

.

Drive not ready

Diskette missing from or improperly inserted in
diskette drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

.

Error: Incorrect memory configuration.

DIMMs must be installed in pairs of

matched memory size, speed, and

technology.

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

. If the problem persists, see

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

Error: Memory failure detected. Memory

size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as

soon as possible.

Faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

See

Troubleshooting System Memory

.

!!*** Error: Remote Access Controller

initialization failure*** RAC virtual USB

devices may not be available...

Remote Access Controller initialization failure

Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly
installed. See

Installing a RAC Card

.

FBD training error: The following branch

has been disabled: Branch x

The specified branch (channel pair) contains
DIMMs that are incompatible with each other.

Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used. Dell
recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly
from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure
compatibility.

Gate A20 failure

Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board.

See

Getting Help

.

General failure

The operating system is unable to carry out the
command.

This message is usually followed by specific information.
Note the information, and take the appropriate action to
resolve the problem.

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