Dell 1900 System Messages

About Your System 23

For faults associated with sensors, such as temperature, voltage, fans, and so on, the LCD message is

automatically removed when that sensor returns to a normal state. For example, if temperature for a

component goes out of range, the LCD displays the fault; when the temperature returns to the

acceptable range, the message is removed from the LCD. For other faults, you must take action to

remove the message from the display:

• Clear the SEL — You perform this task from the system management software, but you will lose the

event history for the system.

• Power cycle — Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet; wait approximately

ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system.

Either of the preceding actions will remove fault messages and return the status indicators and LCD

colors to the normal state. Error messages will reappear under the following conditions:

• The sensor returns to a normal state but fails again, resulting in a new SEL entry.

• A new error event is detected.

• A failure is recorded from another source that maps to the same display entry.

System Messages

System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table1-5 lists

the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message.

NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table1-5, 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.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety

precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Table 1-5. System Messages

Message Causes Corrective Actions

Alert! Redundant memory

disabled! Memory

configuration does not

support redundant memory.

Installed memory modules are not the

same type and size; faulty memory

module(s).

Ensure that all memory modules are of

the same type and size and that they are

properly installed. See "Memory" on

page80. If the problem persists, see

"Troubleshooting System Memory" on

page110.

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