Error Messages - Dell Vostro 220s DCSCSF Setup And Quick Reference Manual

Code Description
(repetitive
short beeps)
5 Real-time clock
failure. Possible
battery failure or
system board failure.
6 Video BIOS Test
Failure
7 CPU-cache test
failure

Error Messages

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system
or the program that was running when the message appeared.
A U X I L I A R Y D E V I C E F A I L U R E
For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing
Device option in the system setup program. See your Service Manual at
support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 71).
B A D C O M M A N D O R F I L E N A M E
correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.
C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E
microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71).
D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E
CD
commands from the computer.
The hard drive cannot read the data.
A T A E R R O R
D —
D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary,
replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more
information.
Suggested Remedy
Replace the battery (see your Service Manual
1
at support.dell.com).
2
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Contact Dell.
Contact Dell.
The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty.
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Ensure that you have spelled the command
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The primary cache internal to the
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The CD drive does not respond to
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One or more memory modules may be
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Troubleshooting
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