Clear the SEL — You can perform this task remotely, but you will lose the event history for the system.

Power cycle — Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet; wait approximately ten seconds, reconnect the power cable, and restart the system.

Any of these actions will remove fault messages, and return the status indicators and LCD colors to the normal state. Messages will reappear under the following conditions:

The sensor returns to a normal state but fails again, resulting in a new SEL entry.

The system is reset and new error events are detected.

A failure is recorded from another source that maps to the same display entry.

System Messages

System messages appear on the screen to notify you of a possible problem with the system. Table 1-6lists the system messages that can occur and a brief description of each message.

NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-6,check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Table 1-6. System Messages

System Message

Corrective Action

 

 

Error: Incorrect memory

This error message will be displayed when

configuration.

any memory error which causes memory

 

loss happens during memory

 

configuration.

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