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Message | Causes | Corrective Actions |
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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 |
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| www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to |
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| ensure compatibility. |
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 |
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Unsupported CPU | Microprocessor(s) is not supported by |
combination | the system. |
Unsupported CPU stepping |
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detected |
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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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