Error Message
Description
Time-of-day clock
stopped
The battery might be dead.
Time-of-day not set-
please run the
System Setup
program
The time or date stored in System Setup does not match the computer clock.
Timer chip counter 2
failed
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.
Unexpected interrupt
in protected mode
The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be loose.
WARNING: Dell's
Disk Monitoring
System has detected
that drive [0/1] on the
[primary/secondary]
EIDE controller is
operating outside of
normal
specifications. It is
advisable to
immediately back up
your data and replace
your hard drive by
calling your support
desk or Dell.
During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your computer
finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive (for installation
procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your computer type). If no replacement drive
is immediately available and the drive is not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and
change the appropriate drive setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.
Write fault
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
Write fault on
selected drive
The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.
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