Dell POWEREDGE 1950 User Manual
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About Your System
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, 8, or 12 DIMMs 
sequentially beginning with slot 1. See 
"System Memory" on page 63.
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" on page 63. If the problem 
persists, see "Troubleshooting System 
Memory" on page 102.
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" on page 63. If the problem 
persists, see "Troubleshooting System 
Memory" on page 102.
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" on page 63. If the problem 
persists, see "Troubleshooting System 
Memory" on page 102.
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" 
on page 102.
!!*** 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 "RAC Card" on 
page 71. 
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" on page 125.
Table 1-8.
System Messages (continued)
Message
Causes
Corrective Actions