Error messages
Description
GATE A20 FAILURE
A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory module or, if
necessary, replace it.
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 an
optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard
drive, and restart the computer. Run the
Hard Disk Drive
tests in
Dell Diagnostics
.
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 an optical drive. 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
Dell
Diagnostics
.
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 an optical drive. 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
Dell
Diagnostics
.
HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE
The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove
the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical. 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
Dell Diagnostics
.
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA
The operating system is trying to boot to non-bootable media, such
as an optical drive. Insert bootable media.
INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN
SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM
The system configuration information does not match the
hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a
memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the
system setup program.
KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the
computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during
the boot routine. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell
Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE
For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection.
Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys
during the boot routine. Run the
Stuck Key
test in
Dell
Diagnostics
.
LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN
MEDIADIRECT
Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management
(DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played.
MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ
VALUE EXPECTING VALUE
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR
The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the
operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the
computer, wait for 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the
program again. If the error message still appears, see the software
documentation.
Troubleshooting your computer
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