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Warning: The current | System has detected a legal but non- | Populate 2, 4, 8, or 12 DIMMs |
memory configuration is | optimal population of DIMMs (for | sequentially beginning with slot 1. See |
not optimal. Dell | example, 1 DIMM, 6 DIMMs, 4 | "Memory" on page 82. |
recommends a population of | DIMMs in slots 1, 2, 5, and 6, etc.). |
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2, 4, 8, or 12 DIMMs. DIMMs | The system will run with all memory |
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should be populated | accessible but will experience sub- |
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sequentially starting in | optimal performance. |
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slot 1. |
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Write fault
Write fault on selected drive
Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or
See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 126, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 127, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 129.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 169.
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 147, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.
Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.
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