What is Intel ME error on Dell D29M Desktop?
- Hheather61Aug 27, 2025
If your Dell Desktop shows an Intel ME (Management Engine) Error, it indicates a timeout waiting on ME to reply to HECI message. If the problem persists, replace the system board.

What is Intel ME error on Dell D29M Desktop?
If your Dell Desktop shows an Intel ME (Management Engine) Error, it indicates a timeout waiting on ME to reply to HECI message. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
How to fix 'Hard-Disk Drive Controller Failure 0' on my Dell D29M?
To fix a 'Hard-Disk Drive Controller Failure 0' error on your Dell Desktop: 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 Dell Diagnostics.
What to do for unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure on Dell D29M?
If you encounter an unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure on your Dell Desktop, run the Dell Support Assist or Dell Diagnostics tool.
What to do if my Dell D29M Desktop says 'Operating System not found'?
If your Dell Desktop displays an 'Operating System not found' error, the suggested solution is to reinstall the operating system.
What does data error mean on Dell D29M?
The hard drive cannot read the data.
What to do if my Dell Desktop displays 'Extended Memory Size Has Changed'?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Extended Memory Size Has Changed', restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell.
What to do if my Dell D29M has PCI or Video card/chip failure?
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a PCI or video card/chip failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell D29M has no memory/RAM detected?
If your Dell Desktop isn't detecting memory/RAM, first confirm that the memory module is installed properly. If the issue continues, try replacing the memory module.
What to do if my Dell D29M shows 'Time-of-day clock lost power'?
If your Dell Desktop displays the message 'Time-of-day clock lost power', connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
What to do if my Dell D29M shows 'Time-of-day clock stopped'?
If your Dell Desktop displays the message 'Time-of-day clock stopped', connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
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