Dell 2950 Diskette drive n seek, Failure, Diskette read failure, Diskette subsystem reset

Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message Causes Corrective Actions

DIMMs must be populated in sequential order beginning with slot 1. The following DIMM is electrically isolated: DIMM x.

The specified DIMM is inaccessible to	Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially
the system due to its location. DIMMs	beginning with slot 1. See "System
must be populated in sequential order,	Memory" on page 89.
beginning with slot 1.

DIMMs should be installed in pairs. Pairs must be matched in size, speed, and technology.

Mismatched or unmatched DIMMs installed; faulty or improperly seated memory module(s). The system will operate in a degraded mode with reduced ECC protection. Only memory installed in channel 0 will be accessible.

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "System Memory" on page 89. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Dual-rank DIMM paired with Single-rank DIMM - The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y

Mismatched DIMMs installed; faulty memory module(s). The system has detected a dual-rank DIMM paired with a single-rank DIMM. The second rank of the dual-rank DIMM will be disabled.

Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are of the same type and size and that they are properly installed. See "System Memory" on page 89. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120.

Diskette drive n seek	Incorrect configuration settings in the
failure	System Setup program.
	Faulty or improperly installed diskette
	drive.
	Loose tape drive interface cable, or
	loose power cable.

Run the System Setup program to correct the settings. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37.

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Reseat tape drive interface cable, or power cable. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Diskette read failure	Faulty or improperly inserted diskette
	or tape drive.

Replace the diskette. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

Diskette subsystem reset	Faulty or improperly installed diskette
failed	or tape drive.

Replace the diskette or tape. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121.

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 121.

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