System Messages - Dell PowerEdge 700 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

System Messages

System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system.
probable cause and corrective action for each message.
NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 2-5, 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.
Table 2-5. System Messages
Message
Address mark not found
Alert! Back system fan was
not detected.
Alert! Front system fan was
not detected.
Alert! Cover was previously
removed.
Alert! DIMM(s) n are
unsupported
Alert! Invalid
configuration! When using a
single hard disk drive, SATA
Port 0 must be used.
Alert! Mismatched DIMMs are
detected in bank(s): Bank n
Alert! Previous back system
fan failure.
Alert! Previous front system
fan failure.
Alert! Previous thermal
event.
Alert! Previous voltage
failure.
Amount of available memory
limited to 256 MB!
Auxiliary device failure
BIOS Update Attempt Failed!
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is
installed on system board.
Please run setup.
Causes
Faulty CD/diskette-drive subsystem or hard-drive
subsystem; faulty system board.
Specified fan is missing, faulty, or improperly
installed.
The chassis has been opened.
BIOS detected DIMM SPD contains invalid value or
SPD checksum failed.
SATA hard drive not connected to correct
connector on system board.
Memory modules installed in the specified bank
are not the same type and size; faulty memory
module(s).
Specified fan failed before last system startup.
BIOS detected a thermal event before the last
system startup.
ESM detected sensor voltage out of range before
last system startup.
OS Install Mode is enabled in the System Setup
program.
Loose or improperly connected mouse or
keyboard cable; faulty mouse or keyboard.
Remote BIOS firmware update attempt failed.
NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed.
Faulty diskette, diskette drive, CD drive, tape
Table 2-5 lists the system messages that can occur and the
Corrective Actions
See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive,"
or CD-RW/DVD Drive," "Troubleshooting SCSI Hard
"Troubleshooting SATA Hard Drives" in
See "Troubleshooting System Cooling
Your System."
Information only.
Replace the defective memory module. See
"Installing System Options."
If the system is configured with one hard drive, ensure that the drive's
interface cable is connected to the SATA PORT0 connector on the
system board. See Figure A-3 for connector location.
Ensure that all banks contain memory modules of the same type and
size and that they are properly installed. If the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting System Memory" in
Information only.
Ensure that thermal grease is applied to the heat sink and the heat
sink is installed properly. Ensure that the front and back system fans
are functioning properly. See "Replacing the
System Options" and "Troubleshooting System Cooling
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Information only.
Disable OS Install Mode in the System Setup program (see "Using the
System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).
See "Troubleshooting the Mouse" and
in "Troubleshooting Your System."
Retry the BIOS firmware update (see
Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper (see
Check the System Setup configuration settings (see "Using the System
Setup Program" in your User's Guide).
Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting a CD, DVD,
Drives," or
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Problems" in "Troubleshooting
"Memory Modules" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Processor" in "Installing
Problems" in
"Troubleshooting the Keyboard"
"Getting Help").
Figure A-2 for jumper location).
"Troubleshooting a