Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual page 29

Table 1-7. System Messages
Message
Alert! Node interleaving
disabled! Memory
configuration does not
support node interleaving.
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
Diskette drive n seek
failure
Diskette read failure
Causes
The memory configuration does not
support node interleaving, or the
configuration has changed (for
example, a failed DIMM) so that node
interleaving cannot be supported.
The system will run but with reduced
functionality.
Remote Configuration request has
been detected and is being processed.
Remote BIOS update attempt failed. Retry the BIOS update. If problem
NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed.
CMOS has been cleared.
Microprocessors with different cache
sizes are installed.
Faulty or improperly installed memory
modules.
Incorrect configuration settings in the
System Setup program.
Faulty or improperly installed diskette
drive.
Loose diskette drive interface cable, or
loose power cable.
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette. Replace the diskette. See
Corrective Actions
Ensure that the memory modules are
installed in a configuration that supports
node interleaving. Check other system
messages for additional information for
possible causes. For memory
configuration information, see "General
Memory Module Installation
Guidelines" on page 91. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 124.
Wait until the process is complete.
persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147.
Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See
Figure 6-1 for jumper location.
Ensure that all microprocessors have the
same cache size and that they are
properly installed. See "Processors" on
page 96.
See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 124.
Run the System Setup program to
correct the settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program" on page 37.
Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.
Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or
power cable. If the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on
page 126.
"Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on
page 126.
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