Dell 1900 Diskette drive n seek, Failure, Diskette read failure, Diskette subsystem reset

Table 1-5. System Messages (continued)

Message	Causes	Corrective Actions
Diskette drive n seek	Incorrect configuration settings in the	Run the System Setup program to
failure	System Setup program.	correct the settings. See "Using the
		System Setup Program" on page 33.
	Faulty or improperly installed diskette	Replace the diskette. If the problem
	drive.	persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
		Drive" on page 112.
	Loose diskette drive interface cable, or	Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or
	loose power cable.	power cable. See "Troubleshooting a
		Diskette Drive" on page 112.
Diskette read failure	Faulty or improperly inserted diskette.	Replace the diskette. If the problem
		persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
		Drive" on page 112.
Diskette subsystem reset	Faulty or improperly installed	Replace the diskette. If the problem
failed	diskette.	persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette
		Drive" on page 112.

Drive not ready	Diskette missing from or improperly
	inserted in diskette drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 112.

Error: Incorrect memory configuration. DIMMs must be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "Memory" on page 80. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 110.

Error: Memory failure detected. Memory size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible.

Faulty or improperly seated memory	See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
module(s).	on page 110.

!!*** Error: Remote Access	Remote Access Controller
Controller initialization	initialization failure
failure*** RAC virtual USB
devices may not be
available...

Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly installed. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 85.

FBD training error: The following branch has been disabled: Branch x

The specified branch (channel pair) contains DIMMs that are incompatible with each other.

Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility.

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