computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics
(see "
229H
Dell Diagnostics").
MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the secondary memory modules (see "
230H
Memory"). If this does not resolve the issue,
contact Dell Customer Support.
MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system,
another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program
again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation.
MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty
or improperly seated. Reinstall the secondary memory modules (see "
231H
Memory"). If this does not resolve the issue,
contact Dell Customer Support.
MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module
may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the secondary memory modules (see "
232H
Memory"). If this does not resolve
the issue, contact Dell Customer Support.
MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the secondary memory modules (see "
233H
Memory"). If this does not resolve the issue,
contact Dell Customer Support.
MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the secondary memory modules (see "
234H
Memory"). If this does not resolve the issue,
contact Dell Customer Support.
NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE — The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure
that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.
NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE — The operating system may be corrupted. Contact Dell Customer Support..
NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the
Dell Diagnostics (see "
235H
Dell Diagnostics").
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN — You have too many programs
open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Reinstall the hard drive (see "
236H
Drive Problems"). If the problem persists, contact
Dell Customer Support.
OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM — The optional ROM apparently failed. Contact Dell Customer Support.
A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file.
Remove and then reinstall the program.
1.
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2.
Click Add or Remove Programs.
3.
Select the program you want to remove.
4.
Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
5.
See the program documentation for installation instructions.
SECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector
or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the hard drive.
For instructions, access the Help and Support Center (click Start
→
Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are
defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.
SEEK ERROR — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive.
SHUTDOWN FAILURE — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell
Diagnostics (see "
237H
Dell Diagnostics").
TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an
electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system setup
program. Then immediately exit the program. If the message reappears, contact Dell Customer Support.
TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED — The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require
replacement. Contact Dell Customer Support.
TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM — The time or date stored in the system setup
program does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "
238H
System Setup
Program").
TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in
