Dell 2500 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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Bad command or file name
Command entered does not exist, is
faulty, or is not in pathname specified.
Faulty command and syntax, or incorrect filename.
Bad error-correction code(ECC)
on disk read
Controller has failed
Faulty diskette/CD-ROM subsystem
or hard-disk drive subsystem
(defective system board)
Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR
A nonbootable diskette formatted with
Win-dowsNTwasdetectedinthe
diskette drive.
A nonbootable diskette is preventing the system from booting.
Remove the diskette to boot the system from the hard-disk drive or
from a bootable diskette.
CAUTION! NVRAM_CLR jumper is
installed on system board.
Please run SETUP.
The NVRAM_CLR jumper is
installed.
Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper. See "FigureA-2" for jumper
location. Run the System Setup program to correct the diskette
drive type. See
"Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for
instructions.
CD-ROM drive not found
Improperly connected or missing CD-
ROM drive.
Check that the diskette drive/CD-ROM drive unit is seated
properly against the interposer board on the peripheral cage. See
"Inside the System," for the location of the diskette drive/CD-ROM
drive. Replace the drive. See "Installing a Device That Uses the
System's Integrated SCSI Controller" in "Installing Drives." If the
problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
CPUswithdifferentlevel2
cache sizes detected
Two different types of
microprocessors are installed
Install a correct version of the microprocessor so both micro-
processors have the same level 2 cache size. See "Adding or
Replacing a Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options."
Data error
Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or
hard-disk drive
Replace the diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive. See
"Installing Drives."
Decreasing available memory
One or more memory modules
improperly seated or faulty
Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Removing Memory
Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem
persists, replace the memory modules. See "Removing Memory
Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem still
persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
Diskette drive 0 seek failure
Diskette drive 1 seek failure
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette,
incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, loose
diskette/CD-ROM interface cable
Replace the diskette. Run the System Setup program to correct the
diskette drive type. See "Using the System Setup Program," in the
User's Guide for instructions. Check that the diskette drive/CD-
ROM drive unit is seated properly against the interposer board on
the peripheral cage. See "Installing Drives."
Diskette read failure
Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly
connected diskette/CD-ROM
Check that the diskette drive/CD-ROM drive unit is seated
properly against the interposer board on the peripheral cage. See
"Installing Drives."
Diskette subsystem reset failed
Faulty diskette/CD-ROM controller
(defectivesystemboard)
Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
Diskette write protected
Diskette write-protect feature
activated
Move the write-protect tab on the diskette.
Drive not ready
Diskette missing from or improperly
inserted in diskette drive
Reinsert or replace the diskette.
Embedded server management error
Embedded server management is
not present
Embedded server management
memory may be temporarily corrupted
Shut down the system to clear the memory, and then restart the
system. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions
on obtaining technical assistance.
Gate A20 failure
Faulty keyboard controller (defective
systemboard)
Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
General failure
Operating system corrupted or not
installed properly
Reinstall the operating system.
Hard disk controller failure
Hard disk drive read failure
Hard disk failure
Incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, improperly
connected hard-disk drive, faulty
hard-disk drive controller subsystem
(defective system board), or loose
power cable
Check the hard-disk drive configuration settings in the System
Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program," in the
User's Guide for instructions. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. See
"Installing Drives." Check the interface cable and power cable
connections to the backplane board. See "Installing Drives."
Invalid configuration
information - please run SETUP
program
Incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, or faulty
battery
Check the System Setup configuration settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for instructions.
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the System Battery" in
"Installing System Board Options."