Specifications

Troubleshooting 29
System Messages
NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation
for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message
appeared.
NOTE: For information on removing and installing parts, see the Service Manual on
the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
6 Video BIOS Test
Failure
Contact Dell. For more information, see
"Contacting Dell" on page 57.
7 CPU cache test
failure
Contact Dell. For more information, see
"Contacting Dell" on page 57.
1394 CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The IEEE 1394 cable may be loose. Check
for loose cable connection.
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 57 for assistance).
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR — Possible system board failure or RTC battery low.
Replace battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 57 for assistance.
CPU FAN FAILURE — CPU fan failure. Replace CPU fan.
DISKETTE READ FAILURE — The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be
loose. Replace floppy disk or check for loose cable connection.
FRONT I/O CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The front I/O panel cable may be loose.
Code
(repetitive
short beeps)
Description Suggested Remedy
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