Dell 4100/200 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Messages and Codes 3-1
Chapter 3
Messages and Codes
A
pplication programs, operating systems, and the
computer itself are capable of identifying problems and
alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message
may appear on the monitor screen, or a beep code may
sound.
Several different types of messages can indicate when the
system is not functioning properly:
System messages
System beep codes
Warning messages
Diagnostics messages
Alert messages
This chapter describes each type of message and lists the
possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any
problems indicated by a message. To determine what
type of message you have received, read the following
sections.
S
ystem Messages
System messages alert you to a possible operating prob-
lem or to a conflict between the software and hardware. If
you receive a system message, see Table 3-1 for sugges-
tions on resolving any problems indicated by the
message.
NOTE: If the system message you received is not listed in
Table 3-1, check the documentation for the application
program that was running at the time the message
appeared and/or the operating system documentation for
an explanation of the message and a recommended
action.