Computer Hardware User Manual

About Your System 19
Alert! Previous Shutdown
Due to Thermal Event
The processor or hard drive
overheated the last time the system
was used.
Ensure that nothing is blocking the
airflow vents and that all fans are
working correctly. Also, ensure that the
processor heat sink is properly installed.
See "Microprocessor" on page 62.
Alert! Uncorrectable
Memory Error Previously
Detected... Address
XXXXXXXX H, Device DIMM_ Y
One or more memory modules might
be improperly seated or faulty, or the
system board may be faulty.
See "Troubleshooting System Memory"
on page 87.
If the problem persists, see "Getting
Help" on page 107.
Attachment failed to
respond
The diskette or hard-drive controller
cannot send data to the associated
drive.
See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive"
on page 89 or "Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 91.
Bad command or file name Ensure that you have spelled the
command correctly, have put spaces in
the proper place, and have used the
correct pathname.
Bad error-correction code
(ECC) on disk read
The diskette or hard-drive controller
detected an uncorrectable read error.
See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive"
on page 89 or "Troubleshooting a Hard
Drive" on page 91.
bb / dd / f : Error allocating
IRQ for PCI Device
bb / dd / f : Error allocating
I/O BAR for PCI Device
bb / dd / f : Error allocating
Mem BAR for PCI Device
bb / dd / f : Error allocating
PMem BAR for PCI Device
bb / dd / f : Error allocating
UMB for PCI Device
NOTE: bb is the bus number, dd is the
device number, and
f is the function
number. All numbers are hexadecimal.
The system encountered a problem
while trying to configure an expansion
card or integrated on-board devices.
If the device number points to an
expansion card, the card can be removed.
See "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards"
on page 93.
If the device number points to a an on-
board device, disable the device. See
"Using the System Setup Program" on
page 27.
Controller has failed The hard drive or the associated
controller is defective.
See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on
page 91.
Table 1-6. System Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions
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