Error messages
Description
EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED
The amount of memory recorded in non-volatile
memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory
module installed in the computer. Restart the
computer. If the error appears again,
Contact Dell
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR
THE DESTINATION DRIVE
The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit
on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to
a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? " < > |
-
Do not use these characters in filenames.
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
.
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