Error messages
Description
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
.
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA
The operating system is trying to boot to non-bootable media, such
as an optical drive. Insert bootable media.
INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN
SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM
The system configuration information does not match the hardware
configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory
module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system
setup program.
KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the
computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the
boot routine. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller
test in
Dell Diagnostics
.
KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE
For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection.
Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys
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Troubleshooting your computer
