Dell G5 5090 Service Manual page 79

Error messages
GATE A20 FAILURE
GENERAL FAILURE
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE
HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA
INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN
SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM
KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE
KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE
KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE
LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN
MEDIADIRECT
MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ
VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
Description
A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.
The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The
message is usually followed by specific information. For example,
Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate
action.
The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the
computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an
optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard
drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in
Dell Diagnostics.
The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer,
reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem
persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell
Diagnostics.
The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer,
reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem
persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell
Diagnostics.
The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove
the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical. Then, shut
down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard
Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
The operating system is trying to boot to non-bootable media, such
as an optical drive. Insert bootable media.
The system configuration information does not match the
hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a
memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the
system setup program.
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics.
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the
computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during
the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell
Diagnostics.
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics.
For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection.
Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys
during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in Dell
Diagnostics.
Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management
(DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
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