Table 2-3. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

Error: RAC cannot be used

Add-in video card is installed.

Remove the add-in video card. See

with an add-in video card

 

"Installing and Removing a CERC SATA

in this slot.

 

RAID Controller" in "Installing System

 

 

Components." To use the add-in video

 

 

card, remove the RAC.

 

 

 

Gate A20 failure

Faulty keyboard controller (faulty

See "Getting Help."

 

system board).

 

 

 

 

General failure

Operating system corrupted or

Reinstall the operating system.

 

improperly installed.

 

 

 

 

Hard disk controller

Incorrect configuration settings in

Run the System Setup program to

failure

System Setup program.

correct the settings. See "Using the

 

 

System Setup Program" in your User's

 

 

Guide.

Faulty or improperly installed hard drive, or loose power cable.

Ensure that the hard-drive subsystem is properly installed. See "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" in "Troubleshooting Your System" for the type of hard drive installed in your system.

Invalid memory

Memory module installation

Ensure that the memory modules are

configuration detected.

guidelines have not been properly

properly populated. See "Memory

Potential corruption

followed.

Module Installation Guidelines" in

exists!

 

"Installing System Components."

 

 

 

Keyboard controller

Faulty keyboard controller (faulty

See "Getting Help."

failure

system board).

 

Keyboard data line failure

Keyboard failure

Keyboard stuck key failure

Loose or improperly connected keyboard cable; faulty keyboard; faulty keyboard controller.

Ensure that the keyboard is properly connected. If the problem persists, replace the keyboard. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the System Board" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

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