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Error Messages
CAUTION:
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE:
If the message you received is not listed below, see the documentation for
either the operating system or the program that was running when the message
appeared.
U X I L I A R Y D E V I C E F A I L U R E
A
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).
C D
D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E
commands from the computer.
D
A T A E R R O R
—
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.
D
I S K
C :
F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I O N
hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 39).
D
R I V E N O T R E A D Y
can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See your Service
Manual at support.dell.com for more information.
R R O R R E A D I N G
E
ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See your Service Manual
at support.dell.com for more information.
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Troubleshooting
Cause
Math-coprocessor test failure
Cache test failure
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty.
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The hard drive cannot read the data.
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The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it
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C A R D
P C M C I A
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Ensure that you have spelled the command
The primary cache internal to the
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The CD drive does not respond to
One or more memory modules may be
The hard drive failed initialization. Run the
The computer cannot identify the
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