The hard drive or the associated
controller is defective.
See "Hard Drive Problems."
The diskette or hard drive cannot read
the data.
Run the ScanDisk utility in the Microsoft Windows
operating system to check the file structure of the
diskette or hard drive. See your operating system
documentation for more information.
If you are using another operating system, run the
appropriate utility to check the file structure of the
diskette or hard drive. See your operating system
documentation.
Decreasing available memory
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or
improperly seated.
See "System Memory Problems."
Diskette drive 0 seek failure
Diskette drive 1 seek failure
A cable may be loose, or the system
configuration information may not
match the hardware configuration.
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
A cable may be loose, or the diskette
may be faulty.
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
Diskette subsystem reset failed
The diskette drive controller may be
faulty.
Run the Diskette tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
The diskette write-protect feature is
activated.
Remove the diskette from drive A and move the write-
protect tab to the unlocked position.
No diskette is in the drive. The
operation requires a diskette in the
drive before it can continue.
Put a diskette in the drive or close the drive latch.
Error! The previous boot failed to complete. Last
reported checkpoint was nnnn.
The system could not complete the
boot routine.
Restart the system. If the error recurs, listen for a
beep code and refer to "System Beep Codes." If no
beep code is emitted, run the System Board Devices
tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
One or more RIMMs may be loose.
See "System Memory Problems."
The operating system is unable to
carry out the command.
This message is usually followed by specific
information—for example, PRINTER OUT OF PAPER.
Respond by taking the appropriate action.
Hard disk configuration error
The hard drive failed initialization.
See "Hard Drive Problems."
Hard disk controller failure
Hard disk failure
Hard drive read failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
See "Hard Drive Problems."
Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP
program
The system configuration information
does not match the hardware
configuration.
Enter system setup and correct the system
configuration information.
Keyboard clock line failure
Keyboard controller failure
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard failure
Keyboard stuck key failure
A cable or connector may be loose, or
the keyboard or keyboard/mouse
controller may be faulty.
Memory address line failure at address, read value
expecting value
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or
improperly seated.
See "System Memory Problems."
The software you are attempting to
run is conflicting with the operating
system or another application program
or utility.
Turn off the computer, wait 30 seconds, and turn it on.
Try to run the program again. If the problem persists,
contact the software company.
Memory data line failure at address, read value
expecting value
Memory double word logic failure at address, read
value expecting value
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value
expecting value
Memory write/read failure at address, read value
expecting value
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or
improperly seated.
See "System Memory Problems."
Memory size in CMOS invalid
The amount of memory recorded in the
system configuration information does
not match the memory installed in the
computer.
Reboot the computer. If the error appears again,
contact Dell for technical assistance.
The computer cannot find the diskette
or hard drive.
Enter system setup, check the system configuration
information for the diskette and hard drive, and if
necessary, correct the information.
No boot sector on hard drive
The system configuration information
in system setup may be incorrect, or
the operating system may be
corrupted.
Enter system setup, check the system configuration
information for the hard drive, and if necessary,
correct the information.
