Error messages – Dell Vostro 1700 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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(your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove
spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the
keyword spyware.
Error Messages
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system
or the program that was running when the message appeared.
A
UXILIARY
DEVICE
FAILURE
—
The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty.
For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing
Device option in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup
Program" on page 205). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting
Dell" on page 195).
B
AD
COMMAND
OR
FILE
NAME
—
Ensure that you have spelled the command
correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.
C
ACHE
DISABLED
DUE
TO
FAILURE
—
The primary cache internal to the
microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195).
C D
DRIVE
CONTROLLER
FAILURE
—
The CD drive does not respond to
commands from the computer (see "Drive Problems" on page 113).
D
ATA
ERROR
—
The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Drive Problems" on
D
ECREASING
AVAILABLE
MEMORY
—
One or more memory modules may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary,
replace them (see "Memory" on page 163).
D
ISK
C :
FAILED
INITIALIZATION
—
The hard drive failed initialization. Run the
hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105).
D
RIVE
NOT
READY
—
The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it
can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay (see "Hard Drive" on
page 155).
E
RROR
READING
P C M C I A
CARD
—
The computer cannot identify the
ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card (see "Using ExpressCards"
on page 85).