7
8
9
10
11
Processor exception error
Video display memory error
Optional ROM checksum error
CMOS memory error
BIOS checksum error
obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
System Messages
The first column in Table 3 lists (in alphabetical order) system messages that may appear on the screen during the boot routine or during normal computer operation. The second column in the table lists probable causes of the messages, and the third column either provides a corrective action or refers you to a source for resolving the problem.
Table 3. System Messages
Message
8042
Possible Cause
The keyboard controller failed its test.
Corrective Action
If you receive this message after making changes in the system setup program, enter the program and restore the original value
(s).
C: Drive Error
C: Drive Failure
Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache
CMOS Battery State Low
CMOS Checksum
Failure
CMOS Display Type Mismatch
CMOS Memory Size Mismatch
CMOS System Options Not Set
CMOS Time and Date Not Set
Diskette Boot
Failure
The hard drive is not working or is not configured correctly.
Cache memory is not operating.
System board timer error occurred.
The system configuration information in the system setup program is incorrect, or the battery charge may be low.
Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the chassis and defined correctly in the system setup program.
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See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Enter the system setup program and verify the system configuration; then restart the computer.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer frame and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both ends.
DMA Error
DMA 1 Error
DMA 2 Error
FDD Controller Failure
HDD Controller Failure
INTR1 Error
INTR2 Error
Error in the DMA controller on the system board.
BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy drive or hard drive controller.
Interrupt channel on the system board failed the POST.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer frame and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both ends.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.