System messages – Dell PowerEdge R210 User Manual
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System Messages
System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system.
No memory modules detected.
See
Troubleshooting System Memory
.
System board failure.
See
Getting Help
.
Memory configuration error.
See
Troubleshooting System Memory
.
Possible system board resource and/or
system board hardware failure.
See
Getting Help
.
Possible system resource configuration error. See
Getting Help
.
Other failure.
Ensure that the optical drive and hard drives are properly connected. See
Troubleshooting
Your System
for the appropriate drive installed in your system. If the problem persists, see
Getting Help
.
NOTE:
If you receive a system message not listed in the table, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears
or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.
Message
Causes
Corrective Actions
Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Rebooting.
The optional iDRAC6 is not responding to
BIOS communication either because it is not
functioning properly or has not completed
initialization. The system will reboot.
Wait for the system to reboot.
Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Power
required may exceed PSU wattage.
Alert! Continuing system boot accepts the
risk that system may power down without
warning.
The optional iDRAC6 is hung.
The optional iDRAC6 was remotely reset
while system was booting.
After AC recovery, the iDRAC6 takes longer
than normal to boot.
Remove AC power to the system for 10 seconds and restart
the system.
Alert! Continuing system boot accepts the
risk that system may power down without
warning.
The system configuration of processor,
memory modules, and expansion card may
not be supported by the power supply.
If any system components were just upgraded, return the
system to the previous configuration. If the system boots
without this warning, then the replaced component(s) are not
supported with this power supply. See
Power Supply
.
Alert! System fatal error during previous
boot.
An error caused the system to reboot.
Check other system messages for additional information for
possible causes.
BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected.
MANUFACTURING MODE will be cleared before
the next boot. System reboot required for
normal operation.
System is in manufacturing mode.
Reboot to take the system out of manufacturing mode.
BIOS Update Attempt Failed!
Remote BIOS update attempt failed.
Retry the BIOS update. If problem persists, see
Getting Help
.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on
system board. Please run SETUP.
NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed in the clear
setting. CMOS has been cleared.
Move the NVRAM_CLR jumper to the default position (pins 3
and 5). See
Figure 6
-1
for jumper location. Restart the system
and re-enter the BIOS settings. See
Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot Manager
.
CPU set to minimum frequency.
The processor speed may be intentionally set
lower for power conservation.
If not an intentional setting, check any other system
messages for possible causes.
Current boot mode is set to UEFI. Please
ensure compatible bootable media is
available. Use the system setup program
to change the boot mode as needed.
The system failed to boot because UEFI boot
mode is enabled in BIOS and the boot
operating system is non-UEFI.
Ensure that the boot mode is set correctly and that the proper
bootable media is available. See
Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot Manager
.
Decreasing available memory.
Faulty or improperly installed memory
modules.
Reseat the memory modules. See
Troubleshooting System
Memory
.
Embedded NICx and NICy:
OS NIC=
Shared NIC=
The operating system NIC interface is set in
BIOS. The Management Shared NIC interface
is set in management tools.
Check the system management software or the System Setup
program for NIC settings. If a problem is indicated, see
Troubleshooting a NIC
.
Error 8602 - Auxiliary Device Failure.
Verify that mouse and keyboard are
securely attached to correct connectors.
Mouse or keyboard cable is loose or
improperly connected.
Reseat the mouse or keyboard cable.
Defective mouse or keyboard.
Ensure that the mouse or keyboard is operational. See
Troubleshooting a USB Device
.
Gate A20 failure.
Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system
board.
See
Getting Help
.
General failure.
The operating system is unable to carry out
This message is usually followed by specific information. Note