Dell PowerEdge SC 440 User Manual

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About Your System

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 the System Diagnostics" on
page 97. Also , see "Troubleshooting a
Hard Drive" on page 91.

Drive

x not found: Serial

(or Parallel) ATA, SATA-

(or PATA-)

NOTE: x

is the drive number (0-6)

and

is SATA0-3 or PATA0-1.

Run the system diagnostics. See
"Running the System Diagnostics" on
page 97. Also , see "Troubleshooting a
Hard Drive" on page 91.

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 "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 27.

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" on
page 81.

Keyboard fuse has failed.

See "Troubleshooting the Keyboard" on
page 81.

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" on
page 87.

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.

Table 1-6.

System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

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