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Troubleshooting 115
TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED — The reserve battery that supports the system
configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an
electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 177).
TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYS T E M SETUP PROGRAM — The time
or date stored in the system setup program does not match the system clock.
Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 187).
TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED — A chip on the system board may be
malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell
Diagnostics" on page 99).
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE — The keyboard controller may
be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System
Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 99).
X :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the
drive and try again.
WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW — The battery is running out of
charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet;
otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.
ExpressCard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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HECK THE EXPRESSCARD — Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted
into the connector.
CHECK THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS — Double-click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Some cards do not support
this feature. If the card supports this Windows feature, the card will be listed.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED EXPRESSC ARD — Contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN)
ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network
[WWAN])" on page 122.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL —
Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.