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EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recorded in
NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the
computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell.
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file
that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is full. Try
copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <
> | —
Do not use these characters in filenames.
GATE A20 FAILURE — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
GENERAL FAILURE — The operating system is unable to carry out the
command. The message is usually followed by specific information—for
example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action.
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the
drive type. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,
and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit
Diagnostics" on page 33).
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0—The hard drive does not respond
to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard
drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer,
reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try
another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see
"Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on
page 33).
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE — The hard drive does not respond to commands
from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and
boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the
hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another
drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot
Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33).