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Diskette drive 0 seek failure
Diskette drive 1 seek failure
Diskette read failure
Diskette subsystem reset failed
Drive not ready
Diskette write protected
Gate A20 failure
General failure
Hard disk configuration error
Hard disk controller failure
Hard disk failure
Hard-disk drive read failure
Invalid configuration information - please
run SETUP program
Keyboard clock line failure
Keyboard controller failure
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard failure
Keyboard stuck key failure
Memory address line failure at address,
read value expecting value
Memory allocation error
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
Memory size in CMOS invalid
Memory tests terminated by keystroke
No boot device available
No boot sector on hard-disk drive
faulty or improperly seated.
A cable may be loose, or the system
configuration information may not
match the hardware configuration.
A cable may be loose, or the
diskette may be faulty.
The diskette drive controller may be
faulty.
No diskette is in the drive. The
operation requires a diskette in the
drive before it can continue.
The diskette write-protect feature is
activated.
One or more RIMMs may be loose.
The operating system is unable to
carry out the command.
The hard-disk drive failed
initialization.
The hard-disk drive failed
initialization.
The system configuration
information does not match the
hardware configuration.
A cable or connector may be loose,
or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse
controller may be faulty.
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or
improperly seated.
The software you are attempting to
run is conflicting with the operating
system or another application
program or utility.
One or more RIMMs may be faulty or
improperly seated.
The amount of memory recorded in
the system configuration information
does not match the memory installed
in the computer.
The memory test did not complete.
The computer cannot find the
diskette or hard-disk drive.
The system configuration
information in System Setup may be
incorrect, or the operating system
See
"Troubleshooting
Drives."
See
"Troubleshooting
Drives."
Run the Diskette tests in the
Dell
Diagnostics.
Put a diskette in the drive or close the
drive latch.
Remove the diskette from drive A and
move the write-protect tab to the unlocked
position.
See
"Troubleshooting System
Memory."
This message is usually followed by
specific information—for example,
PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. Respond
by taking the appropriate action.
See
"Troubleshooting
Drives."
See
"Troubleshooting
Drives."
Enter
System Setup
and correct the
system configuration information.
See
"Troubleshooting the
Keyboard."
See
"Troubleshooting System
Memory."
Turn off the computer, wait 30 seconds,
and then turn it on. Try to run the program
again. If the problem persists, contact the
software company.
See
"Troubleshooting System
Memory."
Reboot the computer. If the error appears
again, see
"Getting
Help" for instructions
on obtaining technical assistance.
Rerun the memory test.
Enter
System
Setup, check the system
configuration information for the diskette
and hard-disk drive, and if necessary,
correct the information.
Enter
System
Setup, check the system
configuration information for the hard-disk
drive, and if necessary, correct the

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