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6 | Video BIOS Test | Contact Dell. For more information, see |
| Failure | "Contacting Dell" on page 57. |
7 | CPU cache test | Contact Dell. For more information, see |
| failure | "Contacting Dell" on page 57. |
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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.
NOTE: For information on removing and installing parts, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
1394 CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The IEEE 1394 cable may be loose. Check for loose cable connection.
A LERT ! P REVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [ NNNN ] . F OR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM , PLEASE NOTE THIS CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT D ELL TECHNICAL S UPPORT — The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57 for assistance).
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR — Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 57 for assistance.
CPU FAN FAILURE — CPU fan failure. Replace CPU fan.
D ISKETTE READ FAILURE — The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. Replace floppy disk or check for loose cable connection.
FRONT I/O CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The front I/O panel cable may be loose.
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