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with the memory controller: DIMM x and
DIMM y
The following DIMMs are not compatible:
DIMM x and DIMM y
Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP
program
Timer chip counter 2 failed
Unsupported CPU combination
Unsupported CPU stepping detected
Utility partition not available
Warning! No micro code update loaded for
processor 0
Warning: Embedded RAID firmware is not
present.
Warning: Embedded RAID error.
Warning: The current memory configuration
is not optimal. Dell recommends a
population of 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs. DIMMs
should be populated sequentially starting
in slot 1.
Write fault
Write fault on selected drive
NOTE:
For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.
Warning Messages
A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a
diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by
typing y (yes) or n (no).
NOTE:
Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information, see the documentation that
accompanied the operating system or application.
Diagnostics Messages
When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of
the Diagnostics Checklist in
Getting
Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for
drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.
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system.
The specified DIMM(s) are incompatible with the
system.
Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty system
battery.
Faulty system board.
Microprocessor(s) is not supported by the
system.
The <F10> key was pressed during POST, but no
utility partition exists on the boot hard drive.
Micro code update failed.
Embedded RAID firmware does not respond.
Embedded RAID firmware responds with an
error.
System has detected a legal but non-optimal
population of DIMMs (for example, 1 DIMM, 6
DIMMs, 4 DIMMs in slots 1, 2, 5, and 6, etc.). The
system will run with all memory accessible but
will experience sub-optimal performance.
Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly,
hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem.
Help, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.
recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly
from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure
compatibility.
Ensure that only ECC FBD1 memory is used. Dell
recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly
from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure
compatibility.
Check the Time and Date settings. See
Setup
Program. If the problem persists, replace the
system battery. See
System
Battery.
See
Getting
Help.
Install a supported microprocessor or microprocessor
combination. See Processors.
Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. See the
CDs that came with your system.
Update the BIOS firmware. See
Getting
See the RAID controller documentation for information
about installing or updating the RAID firmware.
See
Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller
Daughter
Card. See the RAID controller documentation
for information about installing or updating the RAID
firmware.
Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with
slot 1. See
System
Memory.
See
Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive,
Optical
Drive, and
Troubleshooting a Hard
Using the System
Help.
Troubleshooting an
Drive.
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