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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