Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

Dual-rank DIMM paired with

Mismatched DIMMs installed; faulty

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules

Single-rank DIMM - The

memory module(s). The system has

are of the same type and size and that

following DIMM/rank has

detected a dual-rank DIMM paired

they are properly installed. See

been disabled by BIOS:

with a single-rank DIMM. The second

"Memory" on page 82. If the problem

DIMM x Rank y

rank of the dual-rank DIMM will be

persists, see "Troubleshooting System

 

disabled.

Memory" on page 124.

 

 

 

Diskette drive n seek

Incorrect configuration settings in the

Run the System Setup program to

failure

System Setup program.

correct the settings. See "Using the

 

 

System Setup Program" on page 35.

 

Faulty or improperly installed diskette

Replace the diskette. If the problem

 

drive.

persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette

 

 

Drive" on page 126.

 

Loose diskette drive interface cable, or

Reseat diskette drive interface cable, or

 

loose power cable.

power cable. See "Troubleshooting a

 

 

Diskette Drive" on page 126.

 

 

 

Diskette read failure

Faulty or improperly inserted diskette.

Replace the diskette. If the problem

 

 

persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette

 

 

Drive" on page 126.

 

 

 

Diskette subsystem reset

Faulty or improperly installed

Replace the diskette. If the problem

failed

diskette.

persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette

 

 

Drive" on page 126.

Drive not ready

Diskette missing from or improperly

 

inserted in diskette drive.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 126.

Error: Incorrect memory configuration. DIMMs must be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed, and technology.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s).

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "Memory" on page 82. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 124.

Error: Memory failure detected. Memory size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible.

Faulty or improperly seated memory

See "Troubleshooting System Memory"

module(s).

on page 124.

!!*** Error: Remote Access

Remote Access Controller

Controller initialization

initialization failure

failure*** RAC virtual USB

 

devices may not be

 

available...

 

Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly installed. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 87.

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