Table 1-8. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

The following DIMMs are

The specified DIMM(s) are

Ensure that only ECC FBD1 memory is

not compatible: DIMM x and

incompatible with the system.

used. Dell recommends purchasing

DIMM y

 

memory upgrade kits directly from

 

 

www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to

 

 

ensure compatibility.

Time-of-day not set -

Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty

please run SETUP program

system battery.

Check the Time and Date settings. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 33. If the problem persists, replace the system battery. See "System Battery" on page 85.

Timer chip counter 2

Faulty system board.

See "Getting Help" on page 125.

failed

 

 

Unsupported CPU

Microprocessor(s) is not supported by

combination

the system.

Unsupported CPU stepping

 

detected

 

Install a supported microprocessor or microprocessor combination. See "Processors" on page 67.

Utility partition not

The <F10> key was pressed during

available

POST, but no utility partition exists

 

on the boot hard drive.

Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. See the CDs that came with your system.

Warning Messages

A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no).

NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application.

Diagnostics Messages

When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 125, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.

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