Dell 1950 owner manual System Messages

System Messages

System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-8 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 Table 1-8, 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: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

Table 1-8. System Messages

Message	Causes	Corrective Actions
Alert! Redundant memory	Installed memory modules are not the	Ensure that all memory modules are of
disabled! Memory	same type and size; faulty memory	the same type and size and that they are
configuration does not	module(s).	properly installed. If the problem
support redundant memory.		persists, see "Troubleshooting System
		Memory" on page 102.
Attempting to update	Remote Configuration request has	Wait until the process is complete.
Remote Configuration.	been detected and is being processed.
Please wait...
BIOS Update Attempt	Remote BIOS update attempt failed.	Retry the BIOS update. If the problem
Failed!		persists, see "Getting Help" on page 125.
Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper	NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed.	Remove NVRAM_CLR jumper. See
is installed on system	CMOS has been cleared.	Figure 6-1 for jumper location.
board.
CPUs with different cache	Microprocessors with different cache	Ensure that all microprocessors have the
sizes detected!	sizes are installed.	same cache size and that they are
		properly installed. See "Processors" on
		page 67.
Decreasing available	Faulty or improperly installed memory	See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
memory	modules.	on page 102.
DIMM pairs must be matched	Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs	Ensure that all pairs of memory modules
in size, speed, and	installed; faulty or improperly seated	are of the same type and size and that
technology. The following	memory module(s).	they are properly installed. See "System
DIMM pair is mismatched:		Memory" on page 63. If the problem
DIMM x and DIMM y.		persists, see "Troubleshooting System
		Memory" on page 102.

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