Dell Precision M70 User Manual page 78

Extended memory size has changed —
Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell.
Gate A20 failure — A memory module may be loose.
General failure — 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.
Hard-disk drive configuration error —
boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive
tests as described in "Using the Dell
Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 —
the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. 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 as described in
Hard-disk drive failure — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer,
drive, and boot the computer from a CD. 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 as described in
Hard-disk drive read failure — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer,
from a CD. 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 as described in
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert bootable media.
Invalid configuration information-please run System Setup Program —
hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the
system setup program.
Keyboard clock line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in
the Dell Diagnostics."
Keyboard controller failure — 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 as described in
Keyboard data line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in
the Dell Diagnostics."
Keyboard stuck key failure — 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 as described in
Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value —
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory allocation error — The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility.
Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the
software documentation.
Memory data line failure at address, read value expecting value —
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory double word logic failure at address, read value expecting value —
Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value —
the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value —
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer.
Reinstall the memory modules
The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer,
Diagnostics."
The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer,
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
and, if necessary, replace them.
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
remove the hard
The system configuration information does not match the
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
"Using the Dell Diagnostics."
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated.
remove the hard drive, and
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