Table 2-2. Power Supply Indicator Patterns

Indicator

Indicator Code

 

 

 

 

Power-on

Green indicator indicates that the power supply is operational.

 

 

 

 

Fault

Red indicator indicates a problem with the power supply i.e., fan failure, voltage error, etc.

 

 

 

 

AC present

Green indicator indicates that AC power is present at the power supply and that the system is connected to an AC source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Messages

System messages alert you to a possible operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware. Table 2-3 lists the system error messages that can occur and the probable cause for each message.

NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 2-3, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears and/or the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.

Table 2-3. System Messages

Message

Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Address mark not found

Faulty diskette/CD-ROM subsystem

Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on

 

or hard-disk drive subsystem

obtaining technical assistance.

 

(defective system board)

 

 

 

 

Alert! Maximum memory size

System supports up to 4 GB of

Remove a memory module pair so that the maximum amount of

exceeded. Limiting memory size

memory

memory is 4 GB or less. See "Removing Memory Modules" in

to 4 GB

 

"Installing System Board Options."

 

 

 

Alert! Single-bit memory error

Improperly seated or faulty memory

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Removing Memory

previously detected in xxxx

modules

Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem

xxxxh

 

persists, replace the memory modules. See "Removing Memory

 

 

Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem still

 

 

persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical

 

 

assistance.

 

 

 

Alert! Previous processor

The microprocessor exceeded its

Remove and Replace the defective microprocessor. See "Adding or

thermal failure.

recommended operating temperature

Replacing a Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options."

 

during the previous operating session.

 

 

 

 

Alert! Primary processor is out

System detected that the primary

Replace the microprocessor. See "Adding or Replacing a

of rev.

processor is not the correct revision.

Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options."

 

 

 

Alert! Processor thermal probe

Faulty processor or defective system

Replace the defective microprocessor. See "Adding or Replacing a

failure detected.

board.

Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

 

 

problem persists, the system is defective. See "Getting Help," for

 

 

instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

Alert! Secondary processor is

System detected that the secondary

Replace the microprocessor with a type supported by Dell. See

out of rev.

processor is not the correct revision.

"Adding or Replacing a Microprocessor" in "Installing System

 

 

Board Options."

 

 

 

Alert! Unsupported memory in

Unsupported memory module(s)

Replace one or more memory modules so that the memory module

DIMM slot(s)

installed in specified slot(s)

pairs are the same type. See "Removing Memory Modules" in

 

 

"Installing System Board Options."

 

 

 

Alert! Uncorrectable memory

Improperly seated or faulty memory

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Adding or Replacing

error previously detected in

modules

a Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

xxxx xxxxh

 

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Adding or

 

 

Replacing a Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options."

 

 

If the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on

 

 

obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

Attachment failed to respond

Diskette drive or hard-disk drive

Replace the defective drive. See "Installing a Device That Uses the

 

controller cannot send data to

System's Integrated SCSI Controller" in "Installing Drives." If the

 

associated drive

problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on

 

 

obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

Auxiliary device failure

Mouse cable connector loose or

Check the mouse cable connection. "External Connections" in

 

improperly connected, defective

"Troubleshooting Your System." If the problem persists, replace the

 

mouse

mouse. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical

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