Dell Dimension 2100 Operating system cannot be located on drive a or drive C

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Invalid Boot

Diskette

KB/Interface Error

Keyboard Error nn

No ROM Basic

The operating system cannot be located on drive A or drive C.

An error occurred with the keyboard connector.

The BIOS has detected a stuck key represented by scan code nn.

The operating system cannot be located on drive A or drive C.

Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is properly identified.

The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.

Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be stuck, carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the keyboard.

Enter the system setup program and confirm that drive A or drive C is properly identified.

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Contents Model MCM Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack to Contents Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Codes Post Beep Codes System Messages Diagnostic Codes DefinitionReseat the memory modules Post Beep CodesSystem Beep Codes Possible Cause System Messages System MessagesOperating system cannot be located on drive a or drive C Click Device Manager Click the Device Manager tabBack to Contents Front Panel Controls and Lights Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceBack Panel Front Panel Back PanelTypographical Conventions Conventions Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceTypographical Conventions Printed Documentation Documentation Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceOnline Documentation Printed Documentation Online DocumentationBack to Contents Your Computer’s Drivers Drivers Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to Reinstall Drivers Back to Contents Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools You have the recommended toolsCover Rotating the Power SupplyRotate the power supply back into place Remove the computer cover Upper 3.5-Inch Drive Inch Front Panel InsertInsert TabsInch Drive Lower 3.5-Inch Floppy DriveHard Drive Control Panel Power Supply and Fan AssemblyCards Remove the front coverMemory Remove the computer cover Rotate the power supplyConnector Remove and replace the microprocessor chip from the socket Heat SinkMicroprocessor System Board BatteryReplace the computer cover, and start the computer Remove the computer cover Remove the power supplyBack to Contents Expansion Bus System InformationVideo DrivesPorts Physical PowerEnvironmental Regulatory NoticesIRQ Assignments Default Dell-Installed Card PlacementIRQ Line System Resource Card SlotMain Screen System Setup Program Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceEntering the System Setup Program Advanced Screen Menu Options Function Advanced ScreenMain Screen Menu Options Function Displays the IDE Configuration submenu Interrupt Primary IDE Master SubmenuMode Base I/OEvent Log Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration Submenu Options Primary IDE Master Submenu OptionsEvent Log Configuration Submenu Options Video Configuration SubmenuVideo Configuration Submenu Option Function Security ScreenSecurity Screen Options Function Boot ScreenBoot Screen Options Exit Screen Network DisabledFloppy Exit Screen OptionsClearing Nvram Enter the system setup programBack-Panel Features Technical Overview Dell Dimension 2100 System ReferenceSystem Board Connectors and Sockets Internal ViewPower Supply System Board Configuration JumperJumper Setting Jumper DescriptionDC Power Connector P1 DC Power Cables DC Power Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Voltage Ranges Voltage Range CurrentDC Power Connector P2 Control Panel Connector J9F2 Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P3 DC Power Connectors P4, P5, and P6Back to Contents