Expresscard Problems; Ieee 1394 Device Problems - Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner's Manual

System Setup Program).
Timer chip counter 2 failed —
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode —
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell
Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready —
Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
Warning: Battery is critically low —
The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down
the computer.
ExpressCard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Check the ExpressCard —
Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.
Check that the card is recognized by Windows —
Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Some cards do not support this feature. If the card supports this Windows feature,
the card will be listed.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided ExpressCard —
Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see
If you have problems with an ExpressCard not provided by Dell —
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is recognized by Windows —
1. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance® Device Manager.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired action.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
If you have problems with a Dell-provided IEEE 1394 device —
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network
Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see Contacting
Dell Diagnostics).
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Dell).