Dell 4691901 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode, Write fault on selected drive

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Unexpected interrupt in protected mode

Description The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be loose.

WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that drive [0/1] on the [primary/ secondary] EIDE controller is operating outside of normal specifications. It is advisable to immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your support desk or Dell.

Description During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive (for installation procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your computer type). If no replacement drive is immediately available and the drive is not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and change the appropriate drive setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.

Write fault

Description The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.

Write fault on selected drive

Description

The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.

X:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready

Description The floppy drive cannot read the disk. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again.

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Contents Regulatory Model D07D Regulatory Type D07D001 Dell Inc Contents System Setup TroubleshootingSpecifications Contacting DellPage Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerInstalling The Cover Removing the CoverRelated Links Installing The Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelRemoving the Expansion Card Page Installing The Expansion Card Removing the Optical DriveInstalling The Optical Drive Removing the Hard DrivePage Installing The Hard Drive Removing the MemoryInstalling The Memory Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchInstalling The Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing The SpeakerInstalling The Speaker Removing The Heat Sink and Processor Installing The Heat Sink and Processor Removing The Coin-Cell Battery Installing The Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving The Power-Switch Cable Installing The Power-Switch Cable Removing The Front Thermal Sensor Installing The Front Thermal Sensor Removing The System FanInstalling The System Fan Installing The System Fan Removing The Input/Output PanelDisconnect the 4-pin power cable from the system board Installing The Input/Output PanelRemoving The Power Supply Remove the Input/Output panelPage Installing The Power Supply Removing the System Board Remove the expansion cardsInstalling the System Board Removing The PSU Thermal SensorRemove the system board from the chassis Installing The PSU Thermal Sensor Boot Menu Enhancements System SetupBoot Menu CtrlAltF8 One-time boot and diagnostics utility menu F12Navigation Beep Codes and Text Error MessagesTiming Key Sequences Action KeystrokeSystem Setup Options Security They are set. This option is disabled by default Password BypassPassword prompts during a system restart Password ChangesPower Management PerformancePost Behavior Enable F12 Boot menu enabled by defaultMaintenance Virtualization SupportSystem Logs Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic Light PatternsPower Button Troubleshooting Steps If the problem persists, the system board is faulty Re-seat the 2x2 power connector from the power supply unitPower Button Problem Description Possible system board failure has occurredReinstalled all modules without error Problem Description Troubleshooting Steps Beep Codes Code Cause Microprocessor register failureCode Cause DMA initialization failure Code Through CauseCode Cause Code Cause No time tick Shutdown failure Gate A20 failure Error MessagesAddress mark not found Code Cause Time-of-day clock stoppedBad error-correction code ECC on disk read Alert! Security override Jumper is installedBad command or file name Data errorDiskette drive 0 seek failure Diskette subsystem reset failedHard-disk drive configuration error Diskette read failureMemory allocation error Invalid configuration information-please run Setup programInvalid Memory configuration, please populate DIMM1 Keyboard failureNo timer tick interrupt No boot device availableNo boot sector on hard-disk drive Non-system disk or disk errorSeek error Read faultReset failed Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup programWrite fault on selected drive Unexpected interrupt in protected modeWrite fault \ is not accessible. The device is not readyProcessor SpecificationSystem Information MemoryExpansion Bus AudioNetwork CardsMini-Tower Two Desktop One Small Form Factor External ConnectorsSystem Board Connectors Audio Back Panel Mini-Tower/DesktopControls and Lights Physical Height Width Depth Weight EnvironmentalPage Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com