PowerEdge Servers Error and Event Messages Reference Guide

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BIOS—BIOS Management Event Messages

BIOS0001

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Trusted Compute Module (TPM) Physical Presence Operation arg1 logged.
Arguments
  • arg1 = PPI Operation
Detailed Description
BIOS logged a Trusted Compute Module (TPM) Physical Presence Operation.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Work Notes (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS001

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
The command was successful
Detailed Description
The command was successful.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS002

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Resource allocation failure.
Detailed Description
Unable to allocate required memory to perform the requested operation; see the inserted comment.
Recommended Response Action
Power cycle system and reapply firmware packages for Lifecycle Controller and iDRAC.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Critical
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS003

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Missing required parameter. Refer to the inserted comment.
Detailed Description
An invalid number of arguments was passed to the method.
Recommended Response Action
Enter all the required command parameters. Check documentation and try again.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS004

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Invalid parameter value for arg1
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
The value for the specified parameter is invalid.
Recommended Response Action
Verify that parameter values passed to the method are entered as they appear in the enumeration and parameter data type matches the documentation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS0045

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to authenticate the digital signature of the CPLD firmware because the current CPLD firmware version does not support the authentication process.
Detailed Description
The digital signature of the CPLD firmware cannot be authenticated because the current CPLD is not running Dell authentic firmware.
Recommended Response Action
Download the latest CPLD version from the support site, update the CPLD version, and then retry the operation. For information about updating a CPLD firmware, see the CPLD Release Notes available on the Drivers and Downloads page of the support site.
Category
Audit (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Critical
LCD Message
Failed CPLD authentication. Update CPLD firmware.
Redfish Event Type
Alert
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, WS Eventing, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*, LCD
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Filter Visibility, LC Log*, LCD

BIOS0046

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
PCIe Segment arg1.
Arguments
  • arg1 = segment
Detailed Description
This event indicates PCIe segment of the system.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
LCD Message
PCIe Segment <segment>.
Redfish Event Type
Alert
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, WS Eventing, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*, LCD
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS0047

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to validate the system BIOS.
Detailed Description
The Baseboard Management Controller cannot validate the system BIOS and a recovery operation must be performed.
Recommended Response Action
To initiate the system BIOS update, do the following: 1) Download and install the BIOS Dell Update Package (DUP). 2) Perform a Virtual AC Cycle or AC Cycle operation on the server to complete the recovery operation. 3) If the issue persists, Collect a SupportAssist collection (TSR) report using iDRAC. Visit https://www.dell.com/support/incidents-online/contactus/dynamic to use the Virtual Assistant to analyze the collection and recommend a resolution.
Category
System Health (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Critical
Trap/EventID
2057
Redfish Event Type
Alert
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, WS Eventing, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*, LCD
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS005

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Mismatch in AttributeName and AttributeValue count
Detailed Description
The number of AttributeName and AttributeValue parameters do not match.
Recommended Response Action
Enter the same number of parameters for AttributeName and AttributeValue. Refer to documentation for method input parameter details.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS006

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Configuration job already created, cannot set attribute on specified target until existing job is completed or is cancelled.
Detailed Description
A configuration job is already created on the specified target. No further command is allowed until the existing job succeeds or the job is cancelled.
Recommended Response Action
Wait for the job to complete. To continue with more set operations on the specified target, cancel the job and proceed.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS007

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Configuration job already created, cannot create another configuration job on specified target until existing job is completed or is cancelled.
Detailed Description
A configuration job is already created on the specified target. No further command is allowed until the existing job succeeds or the job is cancelled.
Recommended Response Action
Wait for the job to complete. To continue with more set operations on the specified target, cancel the job and proceed.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS008

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
No pending data present to create a Configuration job.
Detailed Description
No changes are available between the previous configuration and the current configuration. To create a configuration job, at least one attribute should be changed.
Recommended Response Action
Change the configuration of one or more attributes and then create a configuration job.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS009

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Lifecycle Controller is currently in use.
Detailed Description
Lifecycle Controller cannot gain access to internal storage because of use by another application or operation.
Recommended Response Action
Wait for the current Lifecycle Controller operation to complete. Verify that the system is 1) Not currently in Lifecycle Controller Unified Server Configurator utility 2) Waiting for user intervention at F1/F2 POST error 3) Not in any of the device or controller Option ROMs and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS010

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Lifecycle Controller is not enabled, cannot create Configuration job.
Detailed Description
For 11G systems: System Services must be enabled to perform the requested operation. System Services has been disabled through the iDRAC configuration utility accessed by pressing CTRL+E on boot up or through a remote operation. For 12G and above generations: Lifecycle Controller must be enabled to perform the requested operation. Lifecycle Controller has been disabled by pressing F2 Setup, selecting iDRAC Configuration, and selecting Lifecycle Controller Settings on boot up or through a remote operation.
Recommended Response Action
For 11G systems: Use the iDRAC configuration utility to enable the System Services by pressing on the CTRL+E option on boot up at the targeted system. For 12G and above generations: Use F2 Setup, select iDRAC Configuration, and select Lifecycle Controller Settings, to enable the Lifecycle Controller on boot up of the targeted system.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS011

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Configuration job already created, pending data cannot be deleted.
Detailed Description
Configuration job already created on the specified target. No further command is allowed until the existing job is completed.
Recommended Response Action
Cancel the configuration job or wait for the job to complete. Refer to documentation on job cancellation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS012

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
No pending data to delete.
Detailed Description
No changes to BIOS attribute data are available between the previous configuration and the current configuration.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS013

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Invalid AttributeName arg1
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
An unknown AttributeName was specified in the operation.
Recommended Response Action
Enter the correct AttributeName available in the system. Refer to the enumeration response for desired attribute.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS014

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Invalid AttributeValue for AttributeName: arg1
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
AttributeValue may be invalid because of the following causes: 1) Length of new AttributeValue is not within required minimum length and maximum length 2) Value of new AttributeValue is not within required LowerBound and UpperBound 3) Value of new AttributeValue is not one of the possible values.
Recommended Response Action
Refer to the documentation on valid Attribute values.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS015

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
AttributeValue cannot be changed to read only AttributeName arg1.
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
A set attribute operation was attempted on a read only attribute.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS016

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
AttributeValue cannot be changed for disabled AttributeName arg1.
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
A set attribute operation was attempted on a disabled attribute.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS017

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to delete vFlash pending one-time boot configuration
Detailed Description
Unable to delete vFlash pending one-time boot configuration.
Recommended Response Action
Remove AC power from system and after restoring AC power, retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Critical
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS018

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Invalid BIOS Password.
Detailed Description
The BIOS password specified in the operation is not valid. A valid BIOS password must be made from the following: 0 to 32 characters in length, numbers 0 to 9, lowercase letters a to z, special characters <>|-,+./;[\].
Recommended Response Action
Retry the operation with a BIOS password that conforms with system BIOS password requirements.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS021

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Cannot authenticate BIOS password.
Detailed Description
The old BIOS password specified in the change BIOS password operation was incorrect.
Recommended Response Action
Retry the operation with correct old BIOS password.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS022

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Cannot set the BIOS password. Password is disabled due to a jumper setting on the motherboard.
Detailed Description
The BIOS password is disabled in the hardware using a jumper and can not be set. See the system owners manual for jumper location.
Recommended Response Action
Change the jumper setting on the system board to enable changing the BIOS password.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS023

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Cannot perform the operation due to an unknown error in iDRAC.
Detailed Description
An unrecoverable error occurred in the operation while communicating with iDRAC.
Recommended Response Action
Retry the operation. If the issue continues, reset the iDRAC.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS024

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
The set operation did not complete successfully as the attribute is read-only.
Detailed Description
The operation cannot run as the attribute value cannot be modified.
Recommended Response Action
For more information on the attribute, see Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services documentation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS025

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable set the BIOS password as the BIOS password status is locked.
Detailed Description
The status of the password is Locked in BIOS and must be set to Unlocked for the operation to succeed.
Recommended Response Action
Change BIOS password status in the BIOS setup from Locked to Unlocked and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS026

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Password status cannot be set to locked when a System Password change is pending.
Detailed Description
The status of the Password cannot be set to locked, because currently there is a System Password change is pending.
Recommended Response Action
Wait until the pending System Password change is applied or delete the pending System Password change and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS027

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to change the BIOS password because the password is currently being configured using plain text. Unable to set the attribute arg1.
Arguments
  • arg1 = attribute name
Detailed Description
The attribute identified in the message cannot be set, because the password is currently being reset by using plain text. The BIOS password cannot be simultaneously configured by using plain text and a hash.
Recommended Response Action
Wait until the current password configuration process is completed, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS028

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to change the BIOS password using plain text because the password is currently being configured using a hash.
Detailed Description
The BIOS password cannot be simultaneously configured by using plain text and a hash.
Recommended Response Action
Wait until the current password configuration process is completed and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS029

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to change the BIOS password because an Export Server Profile operation is already running.
Detailed Description
The BIOS password cannot be configured because an Export Server Profile operation is already running.
Recommended Response Action
Wait until the current export operation is completed, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS030

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to change the BIOS password because an Import Server Profile operation is already running.
Detailed Description
The BIOS password cannot be configured because an Import Server Profile operation is already running.
Recommended Response Action
Wait until the current import operation is completed, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS031

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to start the configuration operation because System Lockdown mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The configuration operation cannot be started because the System Lockdown mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the Lockdown.1#SystemLockdown attribute is set to Disabled and then retry the operation. For information about the Lockdown mode, see the relevant iDRAC Users Guide available on the support site.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS032

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to access the network share because incorrect network share identify information is entered.
Detailed Description
The network share cannot be accessed because incorrect network share identify information is entered.
Recommended Response Action
Enter correct network share identify information and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS033

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to write to the network share either because the network share is read-only or sufficient disk space is unavailable for the export operation.
Detailed Description
Data cannot be written to the network share either because the network share is read-only or sufficient disk space is unavailable for the export operation.
Recommended Response Action
Do the following and retry the operation: 1) Make sure that the network share is not read-only. 2) Make sure that there is sufficient disk space on the network share.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS034

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to retrieve the record information because the requested record is not available.
Detailed Description
The record operation cannot be retrieved because the requested record is not available.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the record data entered is correct and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS035

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to start the operation because invalid hash signature parameter is entered.
Detailed Description
The operation cannot be started because invalid hash signature parameter is entered.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that correct parameters are entered and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS036

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to start the import operation because the public key (PK) certificate is already available.
Detailed Description
The import operation cannot be started because the public key (PK) certificate is already available.
Recommended Response Action
Delete the existing public key (PK) certificate, enter a new PK, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS037

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to start the import operation either because the file name entered : arg1 is invalid, file is corrupted, or the file encoding format is incorrect.
Arguments
  • arg1 = file name
Detailed Description
The import operation cannot be started either because the file name identified in the message is invalid, file is corrupted, or the file encoding format is incorrect.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that a valid file is used and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS038

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to read the SecureBoot policy because of unknown issues.
Detailed Description
The SecureBoot policy cannot be read because of unknown issues.
Recommended Response Action
Perform the Collect System Inventory on Restart (CSIOR) operation, see the report, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS039

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to start the operation because invalid parameters are entered.
Detailed Description
The operation cannot be started because invalid parameters are entered.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that correct parameters are entered and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS040

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to import the SecureBoot certificate data because of insufficient disk space to store the certificate data.
Detailed Description
The SecureBoot certificate data cannot be imported because of insufficient disk space to store the certificate data.
Recommended Response Action
Delete the current SecureBoot certificate and retry the operation. If the issue, persists, Collect a SupportAssist collection (TSR) report using iDRAC. Visit https://www.dell.com/support/incidents-online/contactus/dynamic to use the Virtual Assistant to analyze the collection and recommend a resolution.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS041

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Operation not allowed because hash signature is not supported in Platform Key (PK) and Key Exchange (KEK).
Detailed Description
The operation cannot be completed because hash signature is not supported in Platform Key (PK) and Key Exchange Key (KEK).
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that hash signature is not used in the input parameter and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS042

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to import the file arg1 because the file does not exist in the source directory.
Arguments
  • arg1 = file name
Detailed Description
The file identified in the message cannot be imported because the file does not exist in the source directory.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the file exists in the remote share and retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS043

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to complete the operation because the length of input parameter arg1 is more than the maximum allowed length arg2.
Arguments
  • arg1 = parameter name
  • arg2 = parameter length
Detailed Description
The maximum number of characters allowed for the parameter is displayed.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the parameter length is equal to or less than the maximum allowed, and then retry the operation.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS044

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to complete the operation because the operation is not allowed when the Secure Boot Policy is in Standard mode.
Detailed Description
The operation cannot be completed because the operation is not allowed when the Secure Boot Policy is in Standard mode.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the BIOS.Setup.1-1:SecureBootPolicy is set to Custom and then retry the operation. For information about SecureBootPolicy, see the Redfish API Guide available on the support site.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS045

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
The Recovery operation successfully initiated.
Detailed Description
The Recovery operation is successfully initiated. For information about the status of recovery operation, view the Lifecycle logs.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required. However, the server will be automatically powered off, and becomes unresponsive for approximately five minutes. During this period, do not disconnect the power from the server.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Warning
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
iDRAC—Filter Visibility, Remote System Log, Redfish Eventing*, LC Log*
Applicable Event or Alert Types
CMC—Not Applicable

BIOS101

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
Unable to read or change any of the system BIOS configuration settings.
Detailed Description
The system configuration data that BIOS exposes to Server Administrator is malformed or not available and Server Administrator is unable to read or change any of the system BIOS configuration settings.
Recommended Response Action
Power cycle the system and retry the operation. If the problem persists, reinstall the BIOS firmware Update Package.
Category
Configuration (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Critical
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
No alerts are applicable for this message

BIOS102

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
A system BIOS update is scheduled that requires a reboot.
Detailed Description
A BIOS update job is scheduled through the remote access controller, and the system must be rebooted to apply the update.
Recommended Response Action
Reboot the system to apply the BIOS update.
Category
Audit (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
OMSA Event ID
5002
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
No alerts are applicable for this message

BIOS103

NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
Message
A previously scheduled system BIOS update is canceled.
Detailed Description
A previously scheduled BIOS update job is cancelled.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Audit (BIOS = BIOS Management)
Severity
Informational
OMSA Event ID
5003
Redfish Event Type
Not Applicable
Applicable Event or Alert Types
No alerts are applicable for this message

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