Dell Precision 350 User Manual page 89

Diskette drive 0 seek failure — A cable might be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware
configuration. See "Floppy drive problems" for troubleshooting suggestions.
Diskette read failure — The floppy disk may be defective or a cable might be loose.
If the drive access light turns on, try a different disk.
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See "Floppy drive problems" for troubleshooting suggestions.
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Diskette subsystem reset failed —
Diskette write protected — The floppy disk is write-protected. Slide the write-protect notch to the open position.
Drive not ready — No floppy disk is in the drive. Put a floppy disk in the drive.
Gate A20 failure — One or more memory modules might be faulty or improperly seated.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
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See "Memory Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
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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 configuration error —
Hard-disk controller failure —
Hard-disk drive failure —
The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the Dell Diagnostics.
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See "Hard drive problems" for troubleshooting suggestions.
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Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program —
configuration. Enter system setup
Keyboard Controller Failure —
KeyBoard Stuck Key Failure —
Keyboard failure —
A cable or connector might be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller might be faulty. See
Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value —
the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See
Memory allocation error — The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility.
1. Turn off the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart the computer.
2. Try to run the program again.
3. If the error message appears again, see the software documentation for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value —
Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value —
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value —
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value —
A memory module might be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See
Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
Memory size in CMOS invalid — The amount of memory recorded in the computer configuration information does not match the memory
installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error message appears again,
troubleshooting suggestions.
No boot device available — The computer cannot find the floppy disk or hard drive.
If the floppy drive is your boot device, ensure that a bootable floppy disk is in the drive.
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If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.
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Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct.
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No boot sector on hard-disk drive —
The computer configuration information in system setup might be incorrect.
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configuration information for the hard drive is correct.
The floppy drive controller might be faulty. Run the
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware
and correct the computer configuration information.
"Memory Problems" for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
Dell Diagnostics.
"Keyboard
A memory module might be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall
contact Dell. See "Memory
Enter system setup and ensure that the computer
Problems."
"Memory
Problems" for additional