Messages And Codes; System Messages - Dell PowerEdge 4200 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Chapter 3

Messages and Codes

A
pplication programs, operating systems, and the
computer itself are capable of identifying problems and
alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message
may appear on the monitor screen or a beep code may
sound.
Several different types of messages can indicate when the
system is not functioning properly:
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System messages

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System beep codes
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Warning messages
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Diagnostics messages
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Alert messages
This chapter describes each type of message and lists the
possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any
problems indicated by a message. To determine what
type of message you have received, read the following
sections.
S
ystem Messages
System messages alert you to a possible operating prob-
lem or to a conflict between the software and hardware. If
you receive a system message, see Table 3-1 for sugges-
tions on resolving any problems indicated by the
message.
NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed
in Table 3-1, check the documentation for the application
program that is running when the message appears and/
or the operating system documentation for an explana-
tion of the message and recommended action.
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