Dell Latitude D531 User Manual page 85

specific information—for example,
H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I O N E R R O R
computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut
down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E
Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hinge Cover" on page 113), and boot the computer from a
CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try
another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut
down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run
the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the
hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the
Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A
bootable CD or DVD.
I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module
is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program (see "System Setup Program" on page 97).
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Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell
Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E
Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell
Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on
page 114).
M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R
another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program
again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation.
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or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 114) and, if necessary, replace them.
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be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 114) and, if necessary, replace
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— The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the
0 — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
— The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the
— The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove the hard
— The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD or DVD. Insert a
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— For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard
— For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and
— For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard
— For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the
, R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E
— The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system,
R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E
,
. Take the appropriate action.
S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M
— A memory module may be faulty
R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E
,
— The system configuration
— A memory module may be
— A memory module may
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