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The following DIMM pair is
not compatible with the
memory controller: DIMM x
and DIMM y
The specified DIMM(s) are
incompatible with the system.
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.
The following DIMMs are
not compatible: DIMM x and
DIMM y
The specified DIMM(s) are
incompatible with the system.
Ensure that only ECC FBD1 memory is
used. Dell recommends purchasing
memory upgrade kits directly from
www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to
ensure compatibility.
Time-of-day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the System
Battery" on page 122.
Time-of-day not set -
please run SETUP program
Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty
system battery.
Check the Time and Date settings. See
"Using the System Setup Program" on
page 35. If the problem persists, replace
the system battery. See "System Battery"
on page 77.
Timer chip counter 2
failed
Faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 147.
Unsupported CPU
combination
Unsupported CPU stepping
detected
Microprocessor(s) is not supported by
the system.
Install a supported microprocessor or
microprocessor combination. See
"Microprocessor" on page 89.
Utility partition not
available
The <F10> key was pressed during
POST, but no utility partition exists
on the boot hard drive.
Create a utility partition on the boot
hard drive. See the CDs that came with
your system.
Warning! No microcode
update loaded for
processor
n
Microcode update failed. Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting
Help" on page 147.
Warning: Embedded RAID
firmware is not present!
Embedded RAID firmware does not
respond.
See the RAID controller documentation
for information about installing or
updating the RAID firmware.
Warning: Embedded RAID
error!
Embedded RAID firmware responds
with an error.
See "Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS
RAID Controller Daughter Card" on
page 130. See the RAID controller
documentation for information about
installing or updating the RAID
firmware.
Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions