About Your System 35
Diskette drive
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seek failure
Incorrect configuration
settings in the System
Setup program.
Run the System Setup
program to correct the
settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program" on
page45.
Faulty or improperly
installed diskette drive.
Replace the diskette. If the
problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page143.
Loose tape drive interface
cable, or loose power cable.
Reseat tape drive interface
cable, or power cable. If the
problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page143.
Diskette read
failure
Faulty or improperly
inserted diskette or tape
drive.
Replace the diskette. See
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page143.
Diskette subsystem
reset failed
Faulty or improperly
installed diskette or tape
drive.
Replace the diskette or tape.
If the problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page143.
Drive not ready Diskette missing from or
improperly inserted in
diskette drive.
Replace the diskette. If the
problem persists, see
"Troubleshooting an Optical
Drive" on page143.
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 "System Memory" on
page100. If the problem
persists, see
"Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page142.
Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
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