Table 1-6. System Messages (continued)
Message | Causes | Corrective Actions |
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Warning: The current | System has detected a legal but non- | Populate 2 or 4 DIMMs sequentially |
memory configuration is | optimal population of DIMMs. The | beginning with slot 1. See "Memory" on |
not optimal. Dell | system will run with all memory | page 76. |
recommends a population of | accessible but will experience sub- |
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2 or 4 DIMMs. DIMMs should | optimal performance. |
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be populated sequentially |
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starting in slot 1. |
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Write fault
Write fault on selected drive
Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or
See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 105, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 106, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 107.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the "Glossary" on page 149.
Warning Messages
A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no).
NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application.
Diagnostics Messages
When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help" on page 123, and then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.
Alert Messages
Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.
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