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S y s t e m M e s s a g e s ( c o n t in u e d )
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Memory data line failure | One or more memory modules may | See "System Memory Problems." |
at address, read value | be faulty or improperly seated. |
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expecting value |
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Memory double word logic |
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failure at address, read |
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value expecting value |
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Memory odd/even logic |
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failure at address, read |
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value expecting value |
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Memory write/read failure |
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at address, read value |
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expecting value |
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Memory size in CMOS | The amount of memory recorded in | Reboot the computer. If the error appears |
invalid | the system configuration information | again, see "System Memory Problems." |
| does not match the memory installed |
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| in the computer. |
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No boot device available | The computer cannot find the | Enter system setup, check the system |
| diskette or hard drive. | configuration information for the diskette |
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| and hard drive, and if necessary, correct |
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No boot sector on hard drive
The system configuration information in system setup may be incorrect, or the operating system may be corrupted.
Enter system setup, check the system configuration information for the hard drive, and if necessary, correct the information.
If the message persists, reinstall your operating system. See the documentation that came with your operating system.
No timer tick interrupt | A chip on the system board might be | Run the System Board Devices tests in the |
| malfunctioning. | Dell Diagnostics. |
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The diskette in drive A or your hard | A nonbootable diskette is in drive A. | |
error | drive does not have a bootable | Either replace the diskette with one that |
| operating system installed. | has a bootable operating system, or |
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| remove the diskette from drive A and |
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| restart the computer. |
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Not a boot diskette | There is no operating system on the | Boot the computer with a diskette that |
| diskette. | contains an operating system. |
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