Error Message

Description

Controller has failed

The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.

Data error

The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. For the Windows operating system, run the

 

chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard drive. For any other operating

 

system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.

Decreasing available

One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the memory

memory

modules and, if necessary, replace them.

Diskette drive 0 seek

A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match the hardware

failure

configuration.

Diskette read failure

The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose. If the drive access light turns on, try

 

a different disk.

Diskette subsystem

The floppy drive controller may be faulty.

reset failed

 

Gate A20 failure

One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory

 

modules and, if necessary, replace them.

General failure

The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by

 

specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action to resolve

 

the problem.

Hard-disk drive

The hard drive failed initialization.

configuration error

 

Hard-disk drive

The hard drive failed initialization.

controller failure

 

Hard-disk drive

The hard drive failed initialization.

failure

 

Hard-disk drive read

The hard drive failed initialization.

failure

 

Invalid configuration

The computer configuration information does not match the hardware configuration.

information-please

 

run SETUP program

 

Invalid Memory

DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-seated or

configuration, please

installed.

populate DIMM1

 

Keyboard failure

A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller may be

 

faulty.

Memory address line

A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if

failure at address,

necessary, replace them.

read value expecting

 

value

 

Memory allocation

The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another

error

program, or a utility.

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Dell T1700 Error Message Description, Hard drive or the associated controller is defective, Data error, Different disk

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