Table 1-2. System Messages (continued)

Message

Causes

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

BIOS Update

Remote BIOS update

Retry the BIOS update. If

Attempt Failed!

attempt failed.

problem persists, see

 

 

"Getting Help."

Caution!

NVRAM_CLR jumper is installed on system board

NVRAM_CLR jumper is

Move the NVRAM_CLR

installed in the clear setting.

jumper to the default

CMOS has been cleared.

position (pins 3 and 5). See

 

Figure 6-1 for jumper

 

location. Restart the system

 

and re-enter the BIOS

 

settings. See "Using the

 

System Setup Program and

 

UEFI Boot Manager."

CPU set to

The processor speed may be

If not an intentional setting,

minimum

intentionally set lower for

check any other system

frequency.

power conservation.

messages for possible causes.

 

 

 

CPU x installed

Memory modules are

Install memory modules for

with no memory.

required but not installed in

the processor. See "System

 

the indicated processor’s

Memory."

 

memory slots.

 

CPUs with different cache sizes detected.

CPUs with different core sizes detected! System halted

CPUs with different logical processors detected! System halted

CPUs with different power rating detected! System halted

Mismatched processors have Ensure that all processors been installed in the system. have the same cache size,

number of cores and logical processors, and power rating. Ensure that the processors are properly installed. See "Processors."

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