Quick Reference Guide 31
System Messages
NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following table, see the
documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running
when the message appeared.
ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT
CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS
CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT—The computer failed to
complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting
Dell" in your User’s Guide for assistance).
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR —Possible motherboard failure or the real-time clock
battery charge is low. Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting
Dell" in your User’s Guide for assistance).
CPU FAN FAILURE —CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the
Processor" in your User ’s Guide).
FLOPPY DISKETTE SEEK FAILURE —A cable may be loose, or the computer
configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable
connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide for assistance).
4 RAM Read/Write
failure.
• Ensure that no special requirements for
memory module/connector placement
exist (see "Memory"
in your User’s Guide
).
• Ensure that the memory you are using is
supported by your computer
(see"Memory"
in your User’s Guide
).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).
5 Real time clock failure.
Possible battery failure
or motherboard failure.
• Replace the battery (see "Replacing the
Battery"
in your User’s Guide
).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).
6Video BIOS
Test Fa ilu re. Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your
User’s Guide).
Code
(repetitive
shortbeeps)
Description Suggested Remedy