System Messages - Dell Inspiron J5MFN Setup Manual

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System Messages

If your computer has an issue or an error, it may
display a System Message that will help you identify
the cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
NOTE: If the message you received is not
listed in the following examples, see the
documentation for either the operating
system or the program that was running
when the message appeared. Alternatively
you could see the Dell Technology Guide
on your hard drive or on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com/manuals or see
"Contacting Dell" on page 63 for assistance.
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No boot device available — No bootable
partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive
cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure
that the cables are connected and that the
drive is installed properly and partitioned as
a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the
boot sequence information is correct (see
the Dell Technology Guide on your hard
drive or on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals).
No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system
board might be malfunctioning or motherboard
failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63
for assistance).