Table 1-7. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

Diskette subsystem

Faulty diskette/tape drive

See "Troubleshooting a

reset failed.

controller.

Diskette Drive" on page 138.

Drive not ready.

Diskette missing from or

See "Troubleshooting a

 

improperly inserted in

Diskette Drive" on page 138.

 

diskette drive.

 

Error: Remote

The Remote Access

Ensure that the Remote

Access Controller

Controller failed to

Access Controller is properly

initialization

initialize.

installed.

failure

 

 

Error 8602 -

The mouse cable

Auxiliary Device

connector is loose or

Failure

improperly connected, or

Verify that mouse

the mouse is defective.

 

and keyboard are

 

securely attached

 

to correct

 

connectors.

 

Check the connection from mouse cable to the system. If the problem persists, try another mouse, or see "Getting Help" on page 165.

Fatal Error caused a system reset:

Please check the system event log for details

A fatal system error occurred and caused the system to reboot.

Check the SEL for information that was logged during the error. See the applicable troubleshooting section in "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 123 for any faulty components specified in the SEL.

Gate A20 failure

Faulty keyboard

See "Getting Help" on

 

controller; faulty system

page 165.

 

board.

 

General failure

The operating system is

 

unable to carry out the

 

command.

This message is usually followed by specific information. Note the information, and take the appropriate action to resolve the problem.

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