Dell E4300 specifications Error Messages, T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data

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Code

Description

Suggested Remedy

(repetitive

 

 

short beeps)

 

 

5Real-time clock failure. Possible battery failure or system board failure.

1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

2 If the problem persists, contact Dell.

6

Video BIOS Test

Contact Dell.

 

Failure

 

7

CPU-cache test

Contact Dell.

 

failure

 

 

 

 

Error Messages

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.

A U X I L I A R Y D E V I C E F A I L U R E The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

B A D C O M M A N D O R F I L E N A M E Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.

C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

CD D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer.

D A T A E R R O R The hard drive cannot read the data.

D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L A B L E M E M O R Y One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

Troubleshooting

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Contents Dell Latitude E4300 Setup and Quick Reference Guide October KR954 Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Technical Support and Customer Service Contents Front View About Your ComputerVolume control buttons Power button Ieee 1394 connector Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications PC/SC Wlan GPS Wxga Approximately 0.41 inch battery slice Battery Temperature range Drive, and an SSD drive Beep Codes TroubleshootingPower Lights ToolsCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting See the program documentation for installation instructions System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Power Problems Troubleshooting TipsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsWindows XP Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Software Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Provides your operating system product Finding Information Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index End User License Agreement Eula Ergonomics information Index Setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore
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