Dell GX260 - Optiplex Pentium 4 2.0GHz 512MB 40GB CD, System User'S Manual

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Data error— The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data.
For the Windows operating system, run the chkdsk utility to check the file structure of the floppy or hard
drive.
For another operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.
See your operating system documentation for information on running these utilities.
Decreasing available memory— One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see " Memory " for module installation
procedures).
See " Memory Problems " for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
Diskette drive 0 seek failure— A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not
match the hardware configuration. See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Diskette read failure— The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be loose.
If the drive access light turns on, try a different disk.
See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Diskette subsystem reset failed— The floppy drive controller may be faulty. Run the Dell Diagnostics .
Drive not ready— No floppy disk is in the drive. Put a floppy disk in the drive.
Diskette write protected— The floppy disk is write-protected. Slide the write-protect notch to the open
position.
Gate A20 failure— One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated.
Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see " Memory " for module installation
procedures).
See " Memory Problems " for additional troubleshooting suggestions.
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
. Take the appropriate action to resolve the
problem.
Hard-disk configuration error— The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the Dell Diagnostics .
See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Hard-disk controller failure— The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the Dell Diagnostics .
See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Hard-disk drive failure— The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the Dell Diagnostics .
See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Hard-disk drive read failure— The hard drive failed initialization.
Run the Dell Diagnostics .
See " Drive Problems " for troubleshooting suggestions.
Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program— The computer configuration information
does not match the hardware configuration. Enter system setup and correct the computer configuration
information.
Keyboard failure— A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller may be
faulty. See " Keyboard Problems ."
Memory address line failure at address , read value expecting value — A memory module may be faulty
or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See " Memory Problems "
for additional troubleshooting suggestions.