Error Message
Description
Bad command or
file name
Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper
place, and used the correct pathname.
Bad error-
correction code
(ECC) on disk read
The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.
Controller has
failed
The hard drive or the associated controller is defective.
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
any other operating system, run the appropriate corresponding utility.
Decreasing
available memory
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Re-install the
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Diskette drive 0
seek failure
A cable may be loose or the computer configuration information may not match
the hardware configuration.
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.
Diskette
subsystem reset
failed
The floppy drive controller may be faulty.
Gate A20 failure
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
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 drive
configuration
error
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
controller failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Hard-disk drive
read failure
The hard drive failed initialization.
Invalid
configuration
information-
please run SETUP
program
The computer configuration information does not match the hardware
configuration.
Invalid Memory
configuration,
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-
seated or installed.
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