System Messages - Dell Inspiron 2000 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.
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Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can identify
problems and alert you to them. When this occurs, a message may appear on the
computer's display or on an external monitor (if one is attached). This appendix docu-
ments the system messages generated by the system basic input/output system
(BIOS). For other messages, refer to the documentation for your application program
or operating system.
If an error message appears on the display or external monitor, make a note of the
message. For an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting any
errors, see Table C-1. The messages are listed alphabetically.
NOTE: If the message is not listed In Table C-1, see the documentation for the
application program that was running at the time the message appeared and/or
the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and a
recommended action.


The real-time clock has
reverted to a default date and
time.
 
Enter the system setup program and change the
date and time back to the correct settings. If the
problem persists, call Dell for technical assistance.
For instructions, see Chapter 5, "Getting Help."
Error Messages C-1