Dell 860 Faulty memory module, Memory configuration, System battery, Hard disk, Help on

Table 1-4. System Messages (continued)

Message	Causes	Corrective Actions
The amount of system	Faulty memory module.	See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
memory has changed.		on page 88. If the problem persists, see
		"Getting Help" on page 103.
	Information only, if you have changed
	the memory configuration.
The amount of tested	Invalid memory configuration.	See "Memory Module Installation
memory is below the		Guidelines" on page 68.
minimum system
configuration. System
halted!
	Faulty memory module.	See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
		on page 88. If the problem persists, see
		"Getting Help" on page 103.
Time-of-day clock stopped	Faulty battery; faulty system board.	See "Troubleshooting the System
		Battery" on page 86. If the problem
		persists, see "Getting Help" on page 103.

Time-of-day not set -	Incorrect Time or Date settings; faulty
please run SETUP program	system battery.

Check the Time and Date settings. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 29. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 86.

Timer chip counter 2	Faulty system board.	See "Getting Help" on page 103.
failed

Unexpected interrupt in	Faulty or improperly installed memory
protected mode	modules or faulty system board.

Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed. See "Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 68. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 88. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 103.

Utility partition not	Utility partition is not available on the
available	hard disk

Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive. See the CDs that came with your system.

Warning! No	micro	code	Micro code update failed.	Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting
update loaded for				Help" on page 103.
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