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following bank(s): Bank n

 

 

 

OS Install Mode is enabled in the System Setup

Disable OS Install Mode in the System Setup program (see "Using

 

program.

the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).

Amount of available memory

 

 

limited to 256 MB!

 

 

 

Diskette-drive or hard-drive controller cannot send

See "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" and "Troubleshooting

 

data to the associated drive; faulty or improperly

Hard Drives" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

Attachment failed to respond

installed diskette drive or hard drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose or improperly connected mouse or keyboard

See "Troubleshooting the Mouse" and "Troubleshooting the

 

cable; faulty mouse or keyboard.

Keyboard" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

Auxiliary device failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty CD/diskette-drive subsystem or hard-drive

See "Getting Help."

 

subsystem; faulty system board.

 

Bad error-correction code

 

 

(ECC) on disk read

 

 

 

 

 

Controller has failed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote BIOS firmware update attempt failed.

Retry the BIOS firmware update (see "Getting Help.").

BIOS Update Attempt Failed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

NVRAM-clear jumper is installed.

Remove the NVRAM-clear jumper (see Figure A-2 for jumper

 

 

location). Check the System Setup configuration settings (see

Caution! NVRAM_CLR jumper is

 

"Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).

 

 

installed on system board.

 

 

Please run setup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty diskette, diskette drive, CD drive, tape drive,

Replace the diskette. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting

 

or hard drive.

the Diskette Drive," "Troubleshooting a CD Drive," "Troubleshooting

Data error

 

a Tape Drive," and "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" in

 

"Troubleshooting Your System."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty or improperly installed memory modules.

See "Troubleshooting System Memory" in "Troubleshooting Your

 

 

System."

Decreasing available memory

 

 

 

Incorrect configuration settings in the System Setup

Run the System Setup program to correct the settings (see "Using

 

program.

the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).

Diskette drive seek failure

 

 

Faulty or improperly installed diskette drive.

See "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" in "Troubleshooting Your

 

 

System."

 

 

 

 

Faulty or improperly inserted diskette.

Replace the diskette.

Diskette read failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty or improperly installed diskette drive.

See "Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive" in "Troubleshooting Your

 

 

System."

Diskette subsystem reset

 

 

failed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette write-protect feature activated.

Move the write-protect tab on the diskette to the disabled position.

Diskette write protected

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette missing or improperly inserted in diskette

Reinsert or replace the diskette.

 

drive.

 

Drive not ready

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board.

See "Getting Help."

Gate A20 failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system corrupted or improperly installed.

Reinstall the operating system.

General failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup

Run the System Setup program to correct the drive type setting

 

program; improperly installed hard drive; loose

(see "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide). If the

Hard disk controller failure

interface or power cable; faulty hard-drive controller

problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Hard Drives" in

subsystem.

"Troubleshooting Your System."

 

 

 

 

 

Memory module installation guidelines have not

See "Memory Module Installation Guidelines" in "Installing System

 

been properly followed.

Options."

Invalid memory configuration

 

 

detected. Potential

 

 

corruption exists!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty keyboard controller; faulty system board.

See "Getting Help."

Keyboard controller failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose or improperly connected keyboard cable;

See "Troubleshooting the Keyboard" in "Troubleshooting Your

 

faulty keyboard; faulty keyboard controller.

System."

Keyboard data line failure

 

 

Keyboard failure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Initial release 22 Sep Jumpers-A General Explanation Jumpers, Switches, and ConnectorsSystem Board Jumpers JumpersJumper Setting Description System Board ConnectorsTable A-1. System Board Jumper Settings Connector Description Disabling a Forgotten PasswordTable A-2. System Board Connectors Back to Contents Connectors Ports and ConnectorsTable B-1. I/O Connector Icons Icon ConnectorParallel Connector Serial ConnectorSerial Connector Autoconfiguration Pin Signal Definition18-25 PS/2-Compatible Keyboard and Mouse ConnectorsTable B-3. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments USB Connector Video ConnectorNetwork Cable Requirements Integrated NIC ConnectorPin Signal I/O Definition Abbreviations and Acronyms CGA Dimm EMI GUI LAN MBR Ntfs Pqfp SBE UMB ZIF Obtaining Technical Assistance IntroductionOther Documents You May Need Front-Panel Features Indicators, Codes, and MessagesComponent Description Back-Panel FeaturesIndicator Function Power Indicator CodesPower Button Indicators NIC Indicator Codes Hard-Drive Indicator CodesHard-Drive Status Indicator Codes Drive-Status Indicator Indicator CodeIndicator Indicator Code NIC Indicator CodesSystem Messages System MessagesDiskette Drive, Troubleshooting a CD Drive, Troubleshooting Guide System Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective Action System Beep CodesAlert Messages Diagnostics MessagesTroubleshooting Errors and Conflicts Finding Software SolutionsInput Errors Before You BeginApplication Conflicts IRQ Assignment DefaultsIRQ Assignment Conflicts IRQ Line AssignmentRunning Server Administrator Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsFeatures of the System Diagnostics When to Use the System DiagnosticsUsing the System Diagnostics Error Messages Using the Device Groups MenuSafety First-For You and Your System Troubleshooting Your SystemChecking Specific System Problems External ConnectionsSystem Orientation Start-Up RoutineStart-Up Routine Indications Look/listen for ActionRemoving the Bezel BezelInstalling the Cover Installing the BezelSystem Cover BaffleTroubleshooting the Video Subsystem Installing the BaffleChecking the Equipment Removing the BaffleTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting the KeyboardTroubleshooting a Serial I/O Device Troubleshooting the Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterInside the System Troubleshooting a NICResponding to a Systems Management Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting a Damaged SystemTroubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies Troubleshooting System Cooling Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power SupplyTroubleshooting Expansion Cards Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting a CD Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Tape DriveTroubleshooting a Scsi Tape Drive Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive Troubleshooting Hard DrivesTroubleshooting a Scsi Hard Drive System With Scsi Backplane Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive in a RAID ConfigurationHard-drive cables Device drivers Troubleshooting a Microprocessor Troubleshooting a RAID Controller CardTroubleshooting the System Board Resetting Corrupted Bios Configuration Back to Contents Removing the Front System Fan Installing System OptionsSystem Fans Removing the Back System Fan Installing the Front System FanInstalling the Back System Fan Installing a Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power SuppliesRemoving a Redundant Power Supply Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Removing and Installing an Expansion CardMemory Module Installation Guidelines Memory Upgrade KitsPerforming a Memory Upgrade Sample Memory Module ConfigurationsRemoving and Installing a Memory Module Installing Memory ModulesRemoving Memory Modules Removing and Installing a MicroprocessorMicroprocessors Removing the Microprocessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery System BatteryReplacing the System Battery Connecting Drives Installing DrivesDrive Cable Configurations DC Power CablesScsi Configuration Information IDE Configuration InformationScsi Interface Cables Scsi ID NumbersInstalling a Diskette Drive Configuring the Boot DriveDiskette Drive Removing a Diskette DriveRemoving the Front-Panel Drive Inserts Front-Panel Drive InsertsInch Drives Installing the Front-Panel Drive InsertsInstalling a 5.25-Inch Drive Page Hard Drives General Installation GuidelinesRemoving and Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing and Removing Non-Hot-Plug Hard DrivesInstalling a Non-Hot-Plug Hard Drive Page Installing and Removing Hot-Plug Scsi Hard Drives Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a RAID Controller CardBack to Contents Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Ftp.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires0011 Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 900Costa Rica ColombiaCzech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comGreece Website support.euro.dell.com Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comGrenada GuatemalaLatin America Korea SeoulLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com Panama005 Grenadines Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg Website support.euro.dell.com 09/091Turks and Caicos Islands Trinidad/TobagoBracknell 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