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Codes and Error Messages: Dell PowerVault 735N Systems Service Manual
System messages, also known as Power On Self Test (POST) error messages, alert you to a possible
operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware.
messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.
If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appropriate tests in the
assist in troubleshooting the problem.
NOTES: See the section
tests.
If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1, check the documentation for the
application program that is running when the message appears and/or the operating system
documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.
Table 1. System Messages
Message
Address mark
not found
Alert! Maximum
memory size
exceeded.
Limiting memory
size to 2 GB
Alert!
Uncorrectable
memory error
previously
detected in
xxxx xxxx
Alert! Single-
bit memory
error
previously
detected in
xxxx xxxx
Alert!
Unsupported
memory in DIMM
slot(s) n.
Attachment
failed to
respond
Auxiliary device
failure
Bad error-
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Cause
Faulty diskette/tape drive
subsystem or hard-disk drive
subsystem (defective system
board)
System supports up to 2 GB of
memory
Improperly seated or faulty
DIMMs
Improperly seated or faulty
DIMMs
Unsupported DIMM(s)
installed
Diskette drive or hard-disk
drive controller cannot send
data to associated drive
Mouse cable connector loose
or improperly connected,
defective mouse
Faulty diskette/tape drive
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Corrective Action
Replace the system
Remove one or more
is 2 GB or less.
Remove and reseat the
persists, replace the
Remove and reseat the
persists, replace the
Replace one or more DIMMs
are the same type.
Replace the drive's interface cable. If the problem
persists, replace the system
Check the mouse cable connection. If the problem
persists, replace the mouse.
Replace the system
Table 1 lists the system error
Dell Diagnostics
board.
DIMMs so that total memory
DIMMs. If the problem
DIMMs.
DIMMs. If the problem
DIMMs.
so that all DIMMs
board.
board.
to