Error Messages
Description
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 the 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 the 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 the
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 the Dell
Diagnostics.
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA
The operating system is trying to boot to non-
bootable media, such as a floppy disk or 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
the
Dell Diagnostics
.
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Summary of Contents for vostro 23-3340
Page 1: ...Dell Vostro 23 3340 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model W10C Regulatory Type W10C001 ...
Page 7: ...System Setup Options 70 Flashing the BIOS 80 5 Specifications 81 6 Contacting Dell 84 ...
Page 63: ...20 Replace the memory module s 21 Replace the back cover 22 Replace the stand assembly 63 ...
