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CH-2 Timer Error

An error is occurring on the timer on the system

See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining

 

board.

technical assistance.

 

 

 

CMOS Battery State

The system configuration information in the system

Enter the system setup program and verify the system configuration; then

Low

setup program is incorrect, or the battery charge

restart the computer.

 

may be low.

 

CMOS Checksum Failure

 

 

CMOS System Options

 

 

Not Set

 

 

CMOS Display Type

 

 

Mismatch

 

 

CMOS Memory Size

 

 

Mismatch

 

 

CMOS Time and Date

 

 

Not Set

 

 

 

 

 

Diskette Boot Failure

Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST.

Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined

 

 

correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both

 

 

ends.

 

 

 

DMA Error

Error in the DMA controller on the system board.

The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.

DMA 1 Error

 

 

DMA 2 Error

 

 

 

 

 

FDD Controller

BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy drive or

Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is installed correctly in the

Failure

hard-drive controller.

computer and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the

 

 

interface cable at both ends.

HDD Controller

 

 

Failure

 

 

INTR1 Error

Interrupt channel on the system board failed the

The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.

 

POST.

 

INTR2 Error

 

 

Invalid Boot Diskette

The operating system cannot be located on drive A

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

 

or drive C.

properly identified.

 

 

 

Keyboard Error

The BIOS has detected a stuck key.

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.

KB/Interface Error

An error occurred with the keyboard connector.

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.

 

 

 

No ROM Basic

The operating system cannot be located on drive A

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

 

or drive C.

properly identified.

 

 

 

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Contents Hints, Notices, and Cautions Dell DimensionAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic CodesSystem Codes and Messages Post Beep Codes System MessagesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Documentation Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsAdding Parts When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShutting Down the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Adding CardsOpen the computer cover Removing Cards Close the computer coverAdding Memory Rdram OverviewShut down the computer Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Open the computer cover Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Front I/O Panel Dimension 8200 System Board Types Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Removing the System Board Closing the Computer Cover Replacing the System BoardALERT! Cover was previously removed Accessing Help Files Solving ProblemsPower Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor ProblemsAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerScanner Problems Modem ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsMouse Problems Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf you have a hard drive problem Under Error-checking, click Check NowIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Mail Problems Internet Connection ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesWindows Me Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Using System Restore Creating a Restore PointReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows Me Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling WindowsClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Press Enter again to restart your computer Technical Specifications Power Audio2Video Controls and LightsBack to Contents System Setup Program Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function Clearing Forgotten Passwords PXE BISInternal View System Board Connectors and Sockets Technical OverviewPower Supply Socketed MicroprocessorDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG WireIDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsIDE Channel Connector Location Dell Installed Drive Card Connector Card DescriptionControls and Lights Front ViewBack View Windows LabelSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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