Dell PowerEdge 2950 Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 30

Gate A20 failure, Error: Incorrect memory - memory upgrade

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Table 1-7. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions 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 page 89. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120. Error: Memory failure detected. Memory size reduced. Replace the faulty DIMM as soon as possible. Faulty or improperly seated memory See "Troubleshooting System Memory" module(s). on page 120. !!*** Error: Remote Access Controller initialization failure*** RAC virtual USB devices may not be available... Remote Access Controller initialization failure Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is properly installed. See "Installing a RAC Card" on page 80. FBD training error: The following branch has been disabled: Branch x The specified branch (channel pair) contains DIMMs that are incompatible with each other. Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. Gate A20 failure Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board. See "Getting Help" on page 147. 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. Invalid NVRAM configuration, Resource Re-allocated System detected and corrected a resource conflict. No action is required. Keyboard Controller failure Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board See "Getting Help" on page 147. Manufacturing mode detected System is in manufacturing mode. Reboot to take the system out of manufacturing mode. MEMBIST failure - The following DIMM/rank has been disabled by BIOS: DIMM x Rank y Faulty memory module(s). See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120. 30 About Your System

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About Your System
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 page 89. If the problem
persists, see "Troubleshooting System
Memory" on page 120.
Error: Memory failure
detected. Memory size
reduced. Replace the
faulty DIMM as soon as
possible.
Faulty or improperly seated memory
module(s).
See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 120.
!!*** Error: Remote Access
Controller initialization
failure*** RAC virtual USB
devices may not be
available...
Remote Access Controller
initialization failure
Ensure that the Remote Access
Controller is properly installed. See
"Installing a RAC Card" on page 80.
FBD training error: The
following branch has been
disabled: Branch x
The specified branch (channel pair)
contains DIMMs that are
incompatible with each other.
Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory
is used. Dell recommends purchasing
memory upgrade kits directly from
www.dell.com
or your Dell sales agent to
ensure compatibility.
Gate A20 failure
Faulty keyboard controller; faulty
system board.
See "Getting Help" on page 147.
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.
Invalid NVRAM
configuration, Resource
Re-allocated
System detected and corrected a
resource conflict.
No action is required.
Keyboard Controller
failure
Faulty keyboard controller; faulty
system board
See "Getting Help" on page 147.
Manufacturing mode
detected
System is in manufacturing mode.
Reboot to take the system out of
manufacturing mode.
MEMBIST failure - The
following DIMM/rank has
been disabled by BIOS:
DIMM x Rank y
Faulty memory module(s).
See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 120.
Table 1-7.
System Messages
(continued)
Message
Causes
Corrective Actions