User Guide
About Your System 49
The following 
DIMMs should 
match 
in 
geometry: 
x
,
x
,
...
Invalid memory 
configuration. The specified 
DIMMs do not match in size, 
number of ranks, or number 
of data lanes.
Ensure that the memory 
modules are installed in a 
valid configuration. See 
"System Memory." 
The following 
DIMMs should 
match 
in rank 
count:
x
,
x
,
...
The following 
DIMMs should 
match in size: 
x
,
x
,
...
The following 
DIMMs should 
match 
in size 
and geometry: 
x
,
x
,
...
The following 
DIMMs should 
match 
in size 
and rank count: 
x
,
x
,
...
Thermal sensor 
not detected on x
Invalid memory 
configuration. A mismatched 
DIMM is installed.
Ensure that the memory 
modules are installed in a 
valid configuration. See 
"System Memory."
Time-of-day 
clock stopped
Faulty battery or faulty chip. See "Troubleshooting the 
System Battery."
Time-of-day not 
set - please run 
SETUP program
Incorrect Time or Date 
settings; faulty system 
battery.
Check the Time and Date 
settings. See "Using the 
System Setup Program and 
UEFI Boot Manager." If the 
problem persists, replace the 
system battery. See "System 
Battery."
Table 1-2. System Messages (continued)
Message Causes Corrective Actions










