There are three types of BIOS error messages
that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are:
Errors That Halt Your
Computer Completely
These error messages will
halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following
table lists the error messages.
Table 1. Errors that
halt your computer completelyThis table gives you information regarding error messages that
halt your completely.
Error Message
Error! Non-ECC DIMMs are not supported on this
system.
Alert! Processor cache size is mismatched.
Install like processor or one processor.
Alert! Processor type mismatch.
Install like processor or one processor.
Alert! Processor speed mismatch
Install
like processor or one processor.
Alert! Incompatible Processor detected.
Install like processor or one processor.
Errors That Do Not
Halt Your Computer
These error messages will
not halt your computer, but will display a warning message, pause
for a few seconds, and then continue to boot. The following table
lists the error messages.
Table 2. Errors that
do not halt your computerThis table gives you information regarding error messages that
do not halt your computer.
Error Message
Alert! Cover was previously removed.
Errors That Soft Halt
Your Computer
These error messages will cause
a soft halt of your computer and you will be prompted to press <F1>
to continue or <F2 > to enter the system setup. The following table
lists the error messages.
Table 3. — Errors that
soft halt your computer This table gives you information regarding error messages that
soft halt your computer.
Error Message
Alert! Front I/O Cable failure.
Alert! Left Memory fan failure.
Alert! Right Memory fan failure.
Alert! PCI fan failure.
Alert! Chipset heat sink not detected.
Alert! Hard Drive fan1 failure.
Alert! Hard Drive fan2 failure.
Alert! Hard Drive fan3 failure.
Alert! CPU 0 fan failure.
Alert! CPU 1 fan failure.
Alert! Memory related failure detected.
Alert! Correctable memory error has been detected
in memory slot DIMMx.
Warning: Non-optimal memory population detected.
For increased memory bandwidth populate DIMM connectors with white
latches before those with black latches.
Your current power supply does not support the
recent configuration changes made to your system. Please contact Dell
Technical support team to learn about upgrading to a higher wattage
power supply.
Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered
and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to work. Memory
module replacement is recommended. Please refer to the RMT Event log
screen in BIOS setup for specific DIMM information.
Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) has discovered
and isolated errors in system memory. You may continue to work. Additional
errors will not be isolated. Memory module replacement is recommended.
Please refer to the RMT Event log screen in BIOS setup for specific
DIMM information.
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