Owners Manual

Error message Description
note this
checkpoint and
contact Dell
Technical
Support.
Alert! Security
override Jumper is
installed.
The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is removed.
Attachment failed
to respond
The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive.
Bad command or
file name
Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct
pathname.
Bad error-
correction code
(ECC) on disk
read
The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.
Controller has
failed
The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.
Data error The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check
the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding
utility.
Decreasing
available memory
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them.
Diskette drive 0
seek failure
A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware configuration.
Diskette read
failure
The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light turns on, try a different disk.
Diskette
subsystem reset
failed
The floppy drive controller may be faulty.
Gate A20 failure One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them.
General failure The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by specific information
—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action to resolve the problem.
Hard-disk drive
configuration
error
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
controller failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
read failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Invalid
configuration
information-
please run SETUP
program
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware configuration.
Invalid Memory
configuration,
please populate
DIMM1
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-seated or installed.
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