Cache disabled due to failure — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
CD drive controller failure — The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer (see Dell Support Utility).
Data error — The hard drive cannot read the data that it is attempting to read (see Dell Support Utility).
Decreasing available memory — One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see Memory).
Disk C: failed initialization — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
Drive not ready — The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay (see Hard Drive).
Error reading PCMCIA card — The computer cannot identify the PC Card or ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card (see Using Cards).
Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).The file being copied is too large for the destination drive.
The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A filename cannot contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > — Do not use these characters in filenames.
Gate A20 failure — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see Memory).
General failure — The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific
Drive), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert a bootable CD.
Invalid configuration
Keyboard clock line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
Keyboard controller failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).