Dell Precision 330 User Manual page 158

S y s t e m M e s s a g e s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Message
Diskette drive 0 seek
failure
Diskette drive 1 seek
failure
Diskette read failure
Diskette subsystem reset
failed
Diskette write protected
Drive not ready
Error! The previous boot
failed to complete. Last
reported checkpoint was
nnnn.
Gate A20 failure
General failure
Hard disk configuration
error
Hard disk controller
failure
Hard disk failure
Hard drive read failure
Invalid configuration
information - please run
SETUP program
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Cause
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.
The diskette write-protect feature is
activated.
No diskette is in the drive. The
operation requires a diskette in the
drive before it can continue.
The system could not complete the
boot routine.
One or more RIMMs may be loose.
The operating system is unable to
carry out the command.
The hard drive failed initialization.
The hard drive failed initialization.
The system configuration
information does not match the
hardware configuration.
Action
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
Run the Diskette tests in the
Diagnostics.
Remove the diskette from drive A and
move the write-protect tab to the
unlocked position.
Put a diskette in the drive or close the
drive latch.
Restart the system. If the error recurs,
listen for a beep code and refer to
Beep Codes." If no beep code is emitted,
run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics.
See "System Memory Problems."
This message is usually followed by
specific information—for example,
PRINTER OUT OF PAPER. Respond by
taking the appropriate action.
See "Hard Drive Problems."
See "Hard Drive Problems."
Enter system setup and correct the system
configuration information.
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