System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
Seek error
The operating system
cannot find a specific track
on the diskette or hard-disk
drive.
If the error is on the diskette
drive, try another diskette in
the drive.
Shutdown failure
A chip on the system
board may be
malfunctioning.
Run the
System Board
Devices
tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Time-of-day clock lost
power
Data stored in NVRAM has
become corrupted.
Connect your computer to
an electrical outlet to charge
the battery. If the problem
persists, try to restore the
data. To restore the data,
press <Fn><F1> to enter
the
System Setup program
.
Then immediately exit it. If
the message reappears,
call Dell for technical
assistance.
Time-of-day clock
stopped
The reserve battery that
supports the data stored in
NVRAM may be read.
Connect your computer to
an electrical outlet to charge
the battery. If the problem
persists, call Dell for
technical assistance.
Time-of-day not set-
please run the System
Setup program
The time or date stored in
the System Setup program
does not watch the system
clock.
Correct the settings for the
Date
and
Time
options.
(For instructions, see
"
System Setup Program
.")
Timer chip counter 2
failed
A chip on the system
board may be
malfunctioning.
Run the
System Board
Devices
tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Unexpected interrupt in
protected mode
The keyboard controller
may be malfunctioning, or
an installed memory
module may be loose.
Run the
System Memory
tests and the
PC-AT
Compatible Keyboards
test in the Dell Diagnostics.
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