Quick Reference Guide

Troubleshooting
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DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION — The
hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive
tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics"
on page 42).
DRIVE 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 your Service
Manual at support.dell.com for more information.
ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD — The
computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert
the card or try another card. See your Service
Manual at support.dell.com for more information.
EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS
CHANGED — The amount of memory recorded in
nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the
memory installed in the computer. Restart the
computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 69).
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR
THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file that you
are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or
the disk is full. Try copying the file to a different disk
or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <
> |
— Do not use these characters in filenames.
GATE A20 FAILURE — A memory module may
be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual
at support.dell.com for more information.
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.
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