User's Manual

Diskette tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."
Diskette write-protected — Because the floppy disk is write-protected, the operation
cannot be completed. Slide the write-protect notch.
Drive not ready — The operation requires a floppy disk in the drive or a hard drive in
the bay before it can continue. Insert a floppy disk, or push the floppy disk all the way
into the drive until the eject button pops out. Or, install a hard drive
in the hard drive
bay.
Error reading PCMCIA card — The computer cannot identify the PC Card. Reinsert the
card or try another PC Card.
Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does
not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error
appears again, contact Dell
.
Gate A20 failure — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules
and, if necessary, replace them.
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 — The computer cannot identify the drive type.
Turn off the computer, remove the hard drive
, and boot the computer from a bootable
floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in "Using the Dell
Diagnostics."
Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 — The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Turn off the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off 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 "Using the Dell
Diagnostics."
Hard-disk drive failure — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the
computer. Turn off the computer, remove the hard drive
, and boot the computer from a
bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off 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 "Using the Dell Diagnostics
."
Hard-disk drive read failure — The hard drive may be defective. Turn off the computer,
remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then
turn off 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 "Using the
Dell Diagnostics."
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy
disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Invalid configuration information-please run System Setup Program — The system
configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is
most likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate
options in the system setup program. See "Using the System Setup
Program."
Keyboard clock line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run
the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using 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 "Using
the Dell Diagnostics."
Keyboard data line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run
the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell
Diagnostics."
Keyboard stuck key failure — For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable
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