Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference Manual page 159

Error reading PCMCIA
card
Extended memory size
has changed
Gate A20 failure
General failure
Hard-disk drive
configuration error
Hard-disk drive
controller failure 0
Hard-disk drive failure
Hard-disk drive read
failure
Invalid configuration
information-please run
System Setup Program
Keyboard clock line
failure
Keyboard controller
failure
Keyboard data line
failure
Keyboard stuck key
failure
Memory address line
failure at address,
read value expecting
value
Memory allocation error
Memory data line
failure at address,
read value expecting
value
Memory double word
logic failure at
address, read value
expecting value
operation requires a diskette in the drive or
a hard-disk drive in the bay before it can
continue.
The computer cannot identify the PC Card.
The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM
does not match the memory installed in the
computer.
An installed memory module may be loose.
The operating system is unable to carry out
the command.
The computer cannot identify the drive type.
The hard-disk drive does not respond to
commands from the computer.
The hard-disk drive does not respond to
commands from the computer.
The hard-disk drive may be faulty.
The system configuration information does
not match the hardware configuration. This
message is most likely to occur after a
memory module is installed.
A cable or connector may be loose, or the
keyboard may be faulty.
A cable or connector may be loose, or the
keyboard may be faulty.
A cable or connector may be loose, or the
keyboard may be faulty.
If an external keyboard or keypad is being
used, a cable or connector may be loose or
the keyboard may be faulty. If the integrated
keyboard is being used, the keyboard may
be faulty.
A key on the integrated keyboard or external
keyboard may have been pressed while the
computer was booting.
An installed memory module may be faulty
or improperly seated.
The software you are attempting to run is
conflicting with the operating system,
another application program, or a utility.
An installed memory module may be faulty
or improperly seated.
An installed memory module may be faulty
or improperly seated.
disk drive in the media bay.
Reseat the card or try another PC Card that you know works.
Reboot the computer. If the error appears on the display
again, call Dell for technical assistance.
Reseat the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
This message is usually followed by specific information—for
example, Printer out of paper. Respond by taking
the appropriate action.
Turn off the computer, remove the drive, and boot the
computer from a bootable diskette. Then turn off the
computer, reinstall the drive, and reboot the computer. Run
the IDE Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
Turn off the computer, remove the drive, and boot the
computer from a bootable diskette. Then turn off the
computer again, reinstall the drive, and reboot the computer.
If the problem persists, try another drive. Then run the IDE
Devices tests in the Dell Diagostics.
Turn off the computer, remove the drive, and boot the
computer from a bootable diskette. Then turn off the
computer again, reinstall the drive, and reboot the computer.
If the problem persists, try another drive. Then run the IDE
Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics
Turn off the computer, remove the drive, and boot the
computer from a bootable diskette. Then turn off the
computer again, reinstall the drive, and reboot the computer.
If the problem persists, try another drive. Then run the IDE
Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics
Correct the appropriate options in the
program.
Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards test in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Reboot the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the
mouse during the boot routine. If the problem persists, run the
PC-AT Compatible Keyboards test in the Dell Diagnostics.
Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards test in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards test in the Dell
Diagnostics.
Reseat the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Turn off the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it.
Try to run the program again. If the problem persists, contact
the software company.
Reseat the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
Reseat the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them.
System Setup