System Message

Description

 

 

Keyboard failure

Keyboard failure or loose cable. If

 

reseating the cable does not solve the

 

problem, replace the keyboard.

No boot device available

No bootable partition on hard disk drive,

 

the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no

 

bootable device exists.

 

• If the hard drive is your boot device,

 

ensure that the cables are connected

 

and that the drive is installed properly

 

and partitioned as a boot device.

 

• Enter system setup and ensure that

 

the boot sequence information is

 

correct.

No timer tick interrupt

A chip on the system board might be

 

malfunctioning or motherboard failure.

USB over current error

Disconnect the USB device. The USB

 

device needs more power for it to function

 

properly. Use an external power source to

 

connect the USB device, or if the device

 

has two USB cables, connect both of

 

them.

CAUTION - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem

S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure

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