System Messages - Dell PowerVault 500 Owner's Manual

System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-3 lists the system messages that can occur and the
probable cause and corrective action for each message.
NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-3, 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.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See
your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
Table 1-7. System Messages
Message
Alert! Redundant memory disabled! Memory
configuration does not support redundant
memory.
Attempting to update Remote Configuration.
Please wait...
BIOS Update Attempt Failed!
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on
system board.
CPUs with different cache sizes detected!
Decreasing available memory
DIMM pairs must be matched in size, speed,
and technology. The following DIMM pair is
mismatched: DIMM x and DIMM y.
DIMMs must be populated in sequential
order beginning with slot 1. The following
DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM x.
DIMMs should be installed in pairs. Pairs
must be matched in size, speed, and
technology.
Dual-rank DIMM paired with Single-rank
DIMM - The following DIMM/rank has been
disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y
Diskette drive n seek failure
Diskette read failure
Diskette subsystem reset failed
Drive not ready
Error: Incorrect memory configuration.
DIMMs must be installed in pairs of
matched memory size, speed, and
technology.
Error: Memory failure detected. Memory
size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as
soon as possible.
!!*** Error: Remote Access Controller
initialization failure*** RAC virtual USB
devices may not be available...
FBD training error: The following branch
has been disabled: Branch x
Gate A20 failure
General failure
Causes
Installed memory modules are not the same
type and size; faulty memory module(s).
Remote Configuration request has been
detected and is being processed.
Remote BIOS update attempt failed.
NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed. CMOS has been
cleared.
Microprocessors with different cache sizes are
installed.
Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed;
faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).
The specified DIMM is inaccessible to the system
due to its location. DIMMs must be populated in
sequential order, beginning with slot 1.
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.
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.
Incorrect configuration settings in the System
Setup program.
Faulty or improperly installed diskette drive.
Loose tape drive interface cable, or loose power
cable.
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette or tape
drive.
Faulty or improperly installed diskette or tape
drive.
Diskette missing from or improperly inserted in
diskette drive.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed;
faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).
Faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).
Remote Access Controller initialization failure
The specified branch (channel pair) contains
DIMMs that are incompatible with each other.
Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board.
The operating system is unable to carry out the
command.
Corrective Actions
Ensure that all memory modules are of the same type
and size and that they are properly installed. If the
problem persists, see Troubleshooting System
Wait until the process is complete.
Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see
Help.
Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See
location.
Ensure that all microprocessors have the same cache size
and that they are properly installed. See Processors.
See Troubleshooting System Memory.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See
System Memory. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting System Memory.
Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning with
slot 1. See System Memory.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See
System Memory. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting System Memory.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See
System Memory. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting System Memory.
Run the System Setup program to correct the settings.
See Using the System Setup Program.
Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive.
Reseat tape drive interface cable, or power cable. If the
problem persists, see Troubleshooting a Diskette
Replace the diskette. See Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive.
Replace the diskette or tape. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive.
Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same
type and size and that they are properly installed. See
System Memory. If the problem persists, see
Troubleshooting System Memory.
See Troubleshooting System Memory.
Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly
installed. See Installing a RAC Card.
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.
See Getting Help.
This message is usually followed by specific information.
Note the information, and take the appropriate action to
resolve the problem.
Memory.
Getting
Figure 6-1 for jumper
Drive.