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Using Support Tools
System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may
display a System Message that will help you
identify the cause and action needed to resolve
the issue.
NOTE:
If the message you received is not
listed in the following examples, see the
documentation for either the operating
system or the program that was running
when the message appeared. Alternatively
you could see the
Service Manual
on the
Dell Support website at
support.dell.com
or see “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for
assistance.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system
have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help
in resolving this problem, please note this
checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support
— The computer failed to complete
the boot routine three consecutive times for the
same error. See “Contacting Dell” on page 53
for assistance.
CMOS checksum error
— Possible motherboard
failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery.
See the
Service Manual
on the Dell Support
website at
support.dell.com
or see “Contacting
Dell” on page 53 for assistance.
Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure
— Possible
hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. See
“Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance.
Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure
— Possible
hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test. See
“Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance.
Keyboard failure
— Keyboard failure or loose
cable.
No boot device available
— No bootable
partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive
connector is loose, or no bootable device exists.
If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure
•
that the connector is connected and that the
drive is installed properly and partitioned as
a boot device.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1440
Page 1: ...SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ...
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Page 3: ... Model PP42L INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE ...
Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button ...
Page 16: ...14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 2 3 1 4 5 ...
Page 18: ...16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 ...
Page 20: ...18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 ...
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