Dell Latitude D500 - Manual (Page 16)

Error Messages
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the
message appeared.
Auxiliary 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. If the problem persists,
contact Dell .
Bad command or file name — Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper
place, and used the correct pathname.
Cache disabled due to failure — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell .
CD drive controller failure — The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See " Drive
Problems ."
Data error — The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. See " Drive Problems ."
Decreasing available memory — One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reseat
the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See " Adding Memory ."
Disk C: failed initialization — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described
in " Using the Dell Diagnostics ."
Floppy drive 0 seek failure — The system configuration information may not match the hardware
configuration. Run the Diskette tests as described in " Using the Dell Diagnostics ."
Diskette read failure — The floppy disk may be defective. If the drive access light turns on, try a different
disk. See " Drive Problems ."
Diskette subsystem reset failed — The floppy drive controller may be faulty. Run the Diskette tests as
described in " Using the Dell Diagnostics ."
Diskette write-protected — Because the floppy disk is write-protected, the operation cannot be completed.
Slide the write-protect notch.
Drive not ready — The operation requires a floppy disk in the drive or a hard drive in the bay before it can
continue. Insert a floppy disk, or push the floppy disk all the way into the drive until the eject button pops out.
Or, install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
Error reading PCMCIA card — The computer cannot identify the PC Card. Reinsert the card or try another PC
Card.
Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the
memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell .
Gate A20 failure — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them.
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. Turn off the computer,
remove the hard drive , and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer,