Diskette subsystem
reset failed
The diskette drive controller may be faulty.
Run the Diskette tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
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.
The diskette write-protect feature is activated.
Remove the diskette from drive A and move the write-
protect tab to the unlocked position.
One or more RIMMs may be loose.
See "Troubleshooting System Memory."
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-disk drive failed initialization.
See "Troubleshooting Drives."
failure
Hard disk failure
Hard-
The hard-disk drive failed initialization.
See "Troubleshooting Drives."
Invalid
configuration
information -
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.
See "Troubleshooting the Keyboard."
Memory address line
failure at address,
read value
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or improperly
seated.
See "Troubleshooting System Memory."
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 then 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
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
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or improperly
seated.
See "Troubleshooting System Memory."
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, see
"Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
The memory test did not complete.
