Dell PowerEdge 2900 User Manual

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About Your System

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
"Memory" on page 82. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 124.

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" on page 35.

Faulty or improperly installed diskette
drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.

Loose diskette drive interface cable, or
loose power cable.

Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or
power cable. See "Troubleshooting a
Diskette Drive" on page 126.

Diskette read failure

Faulty or improperly inserted diskette. Replace the diskette. If the problem

persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.

Diskette subsystem reset

failed

Faulty or improperly installed
diskette.

Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.

Drive not ready

Diskette missing from or improperly
inserted in diskette drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.

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
"Memory" on page 82. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 124.

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 124.

!!*** 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" on page 87.

Table 1-7.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

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