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Codes and Error Messages: Dell PowerVault 735N Systems Service Manual
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System messages, also known as Power On Self Test (POST) error messages, alert you to a possible
operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware.
Table 1 lists the system error
messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.
If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appropriate tests in the Dell Diagnostics to
assist in troubleshooting the problem.
NOTES: See the section " Running the Dell Diagnostics " for information on running the Dell Diagnostic
tests.
If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1, check the documentation for the
application program that is running when the message appears and/or the operating system
documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.
Table 1. System Messages
Message Cause Corrective Action
Address mark
not found Faulty diskette/tape drive
subsystem or hard-disk drive
subsystem (defective system
board) Replace the system board .
Alert! Maximum
memory size
exceeded.
Limiting memory
size to 2 GB System supports up to 2 GB of
memory Remove one or more DIMMs so that total memory
is 2 GB or less.
Alert!
Uncorrectable
memory error
previously
detected in
xxxx xxxx Improperly seated or faulty
DIMMs Remove and reseat the DIMMs . If the problem
persists, replace the DIMMs .
Alert! Single-
bit memory
error
previously
detected in
xxxx xxxx Improperly seated or faulty
DIMMs Remove and reseat the DIMMs . If the problem
persists, replace the DIMMs .
Alert!
Unsupported
memory in DIMM
slot(s) n. Unsupported DIMM(s)
installed Replace one or more DIMMs so that all DIMMs
are the same type.
Attachment
failed to
respond Diskette drive or hard-disk
drive controller cannot send
data to associated drive Replace the drive's interface cable. If the problem
persists,
replace the system board .
Auxiliary device
failure Mouse cable connector loose
or improperly connected,
defective mouse Check the mouse cable connection. If the problem
persists, replace the mouse.
Bad error- Faulty diskette/tape drive Replace the system board .