Dell B110 System Messages, Message Possible Cause Corrective Action, Reseat the memory modules

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3-1-1

Slave DMA register failure

3-1-2

Master DMA register failure

3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure

3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure

3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure

3-2-4

Keyboard Controller Test failure

3-3-1

NVRAM power loss

3-3-2

NVRAM configuration

3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure

3-4-1

Screen initialization failure

3-4-2

Screen retrace failure

3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure

4-2-1

No time tick

4-2-2

Shutdown failure

4-2-3

Gate A20 failure

4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode

4-3-3

Timer-chip counter 2 failure

4-3-4

Time-of-day clock stopped

4-4-1

Serial or parallel port test failure

4-4-4

Cache test failure

 

 

System Messages

NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.

Message

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

8042 Gate-

The keyboard controller failed

If you receive this message after you make

A20 error

its test.

changes in the system setup program, enter

 

 

the system setup program and restore the

 

 

original value(s).

Address Line Short!

C:Drive Error

C:Drive

Failure

Cache

Memory Bad,

Do Not

Enable

Cache

CH-2 Timer

Error

CMOS Battery State Low

An error in the address decoding

Reseat the memory modules.

circuitry in the memory has

 

occurred.

 

The hard drive is not working or

Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in

is not configured correctly.

the computer and defined correctly in the

 

system setup program.

The cache memory is not

See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual

operating.

for instructions on obtaining technical

 

assistance.

An error is occurring on the

See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual

timer on the system board.

for instructions on obtaining technical

 

assistance.

The system configuration

Enter the system setup program, verify the

information in the system setup

system configuration, and then restart the

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Turn off your computerRemoving the Computer Cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Minimum Current a Maximum Current a DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name Wire Color DC Power Connector P6 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9DC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire ColorDC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire ColorTechnical Specifications MemoryComputer Information Audio ConnectorsVideo Expansion BusPhysical PowerControls and Lights EnvironmentalBack to Contents Remove and then reinstall the memory modules Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Network LightsSuggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Yellow LEDBeep Codes Code CauseSystem Messages System setup programEnter the system setup program, verify Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionFDD System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem System Setup OptionsDrive Configuration Hard-Disk Drive SequenceCPU Information Boot SequenceMemory Information Integrated DevicesChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Power ManagementClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsEnter system setup Replace the computer cover Hard Drive Power Supply Floppy Drive Battery Removing and Installing PartsMemory Installation Guidelines MemoryInstalling Memory Shut down the computer through the Start menuReplace the computer cover Cards PCI CardsBefore installing any cards Front Panel Removing the Front PanelRemoving the Front-Panel Insert Remove the computer coverReattaching the Front Panel Drives General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Page Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Remove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assembly System BoardRemoving the System Board Installing the System Board Reinstall the fan assemblyPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Battery Replace the computer cover Replacing the Computer Cover
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