Dell 2900 Personal Computer User Manual


 
28 About Your System
Dual-rank DIMM paired with
Single-rank DIMM - The
following DIMM/rank has
been disabled by BIOS:
DIMM x Rank y
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.
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size and that
they are properly installed. See
"Memory" on page 82. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 124.
Diskette drive
n
seek
failure
Incorrect configuration settings in the
System Setup program.
Run the System Setup program to
correct the settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program" on page 35.
Faulty or improperly installed diskette
drive.
Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.
Loose diskette drive interface cable, or
loose power cable.
Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or
power cable. See "Troubleshooting a
Diskette Drive" on page 126.
Diskette read failure Faulty or improperly inserted diskette. Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.
Diskette subsystem reset
failed
Faulty or improperly installed
diskette.
Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.
Drive not ready Diskette missing from or improperly
inserted in diskette drive.
Replace the diskette. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
Drive" on page 126.
Error: Incorrect memory
configuration. DIMMs must
be installed in pairs of
matched memory size,
speed, and technology.
Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs
installed; faulty or improperly seated
memory module(s).
Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
are of the same type and size and that
they are properly installed. See
"Memory" on page 82. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 124.
Error: Memory failure
detected. Memory size
reduced. Replace the
faulty DIMM as soon as
possible.
Faulty or improperly seated memory
module(s).
See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 124.
!!*** Error: Remote Access
Controller initialization
failure*** RAC virtual USB
devices may not be
available...
Remote Access Controller
initialization failure
Ensure that the Remote Access
Controller is properly installed. See
"Installing a RAC Card" on page 87.
Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions