Dell PowerEdge SC1420 User Manual
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Diskette read failure
The diskette might be defective, or a
cable might be loose.
If the diskette-drive indicator turns on, try a
different disk.
See "
Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Diskette subsystem reset failed
The diskette drive controller might be
faulty.
Run the system diagnostics. See "
Running
System Diagnostics
."
Diskette write protected
The diskette is write-protected.
Slide the write-protect notch to the open
position.
Drive not ready
No diskette is in the drive.
Put a diskette in the drive.
Error: Memory configured incorrectly
The memory modules are not installed in
identical pairs, dual-ranked modules
installed after single-ranked modules,
dual-ranked modules installed in DIMM_5
and DIMM_6.
Ensure that the memory modules are
properly installed. See "
Memory Module
Installation Guidelines
" in "Installing System
Components."
Gate A20 failure
Faulty keyboard controller (faulty system
board).
See "
Getting Help
."
General failure
The operating system is unable to carry
out the command.
This message is usually followed by specific
information. Take the appropriate action to
resolve the problem.
Hard-disk configuration error
Hard-disk controller failure
Hard-disk drive failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the system diagnostics. See "
Running
System Diagnostics
."
See "
Troubleshooting a SATA Hard Drive
" and
"
Troubleshooting a SCSI Hard Drive
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Insert bootable media
The operating system is trying to boot
from a nonbootable diskette or CD.
Insert a bootable diskette or CD.
Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP
program
The system configuration information
does not match the hardware
configuration.
Enter the System Setup program and correct
the system configuration information. See
your User's Guide for details.
Keyboard Controller Failure
KeyBoard Stuck Key Failure
Keyboard failure
A cable or connector might be loose, or
the keyboard or keyboard/mouse
controller might be faulty.
See "
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Memory address line failure at address, read value
expecting value
A memory module might be faulty or
improperly seated.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them. See
"
Troubleshooting System Memory
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
Memory allocation error
The software you are attempting to run
is conflicting with the operating system,
another program, or a utility.
Turn off the system, wait 30 seconds, restart
the system, and then try to run the program
again.
If the error message appears again, see the
software documentation for additional
troubleshooting suggestions.
Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting
value
Memory double word logic failure at address, read value
expecting value
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value
expecting value
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting
value
A memory module might be faulty or
improperly seated.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them. See
"
Troubleshooting System Memory
" in
"Troubleshooting Your System."
The amount of memory recorded in the
Restart the system. If the error message