Diagnostic Error Messages - Dell Vostro 260s Owner's Manual

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Diagnostic Error Messages

Error Messages
AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE
BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME
CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE
CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE
DATA ERROR
DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY
DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION
DRIVE NOT READY
ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD
EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The amount of memory recorded in non-
Possible Cause
Processor Failure
Description
The touch pad or external mouse may be
faulty. For an external mouse, check the
cable connection. Enable the Pointing
Device option in the system setup
program.
Ensure that you have spelled the
command correctly, put spaces in the
proper place, and used the correct
pathname.
The primary cache internal to the
microprocessor has failed.
The optical drive does not respond to
commands from the computer.
The hard drive cannot read the data.
One or more memory modules may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory modules and, if necessary,
replace them.
The hard drive failed initialization. Run the
hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
The operation requires a hard drive in the
bay before it can continue. Install a hard
drive in the hard drive bay.
The computer cannot identify the
ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try
another card.
volatile memory (NVRAM) does not match
the memory installed in the computer.
Troubleshooting Steps
Processor Failure
Contact Dell .
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