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Diskette drive 0 seek
failure
Diskette drive 1 seek
failure
A cable may be loose, or the system
configuration information may not
match the hardware configuration.
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
Diskette read failure A cable may be loose, or the diskette
may be faulty.
See "Diskette Drive Problems."
Diskette subsystem reset
failed
The diskette drive controller may be
faulty.
Run the Diskette tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Diskette write protected The diskette write-protect feature is
activated.
Remove the diskette from drive A and
move the write-protect tab to the
unlocked position.
Drive not ready No diskette is in the drive. The
operation requires a diskette in the
drive before it can continue.
Put a diskette in the drive or close the
drive latch.
Error! The previous boot
failed to complete. Last
reported checkpoint was
nnnn.
The system could not complete the
boot routine.
Restart the system. If the error recurs,
listen for a beep code and refer to "System
Beep Codes." If no beep code is emitted,
run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics.
Gate A20 failure One or more RIMMs may be loose. See "System Memory Problems."
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. Respond by
taking the appropriate action.
Hard disk configuration
error
The hard drive failed initialization. See "Hard Drive Problems."
Hard disk controller
failure
Hard disk failure
Hard drive read failure
The hard drive failed initialization. See "Hard Drive Problems."
Invalid configuration
information - please run
SETUP program
The system configuration
information does not match the
hardware configuration.
Enter system setup and correct the system
configuration information.
System Messages
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Message Cause Action