Dell Dimension 4600 Series - System Messages

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System Messages
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3-4-1
Screen initialization failure
3-4-2
Screen retrace failure
3-4-3
Search for video ROM failure
4-2-1
No time tick
4-2-2
Shutdown failure
4-2-3
Gate A20 failure
4-2-4
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode
4-3-3
Timer-chip counter 2 failure
4-3-4
Time-of-day clock stopped
4-4-1
Serial or parallel port test failure
4-4-4
Cache test failure
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.
Message
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
8042 Gate-A20 error
The keyboard controller failed its test.
If you receive this message after you make changes in system setup, enter
system setup and restore the original value(s).
Address Line Short!
An error in the address decoding circuitry in the
memory has occurred.
Reseat the memory modules.
C: Drive Error
C: Drive Failure
The hard drive is not working or is not configured
correctly.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
correctly in system setup.
Cache Memory Bad, Do
Not Enable Cache
The cache memory is not operating.
See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
CH-2 Timer Error
An error is occurring on the timer on the system
board.
See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
CMOS Battery State Low
CMOS Checksum Failure
CMOS System Options
Not Set
CMOS Display Type
Mismatch
CMOS Memory Size
Mismatch
CMOS Time and Date Not
Set
The system configuration information in system
setup is incorrect or the battery charge may be
low.
Enter system setup, verify the system configuration, and then restart the
computer.
Diskette Boot Failure
Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS
POST.
Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
correctly in system setup. Check the interface cable at both ends.
DMA Error
DMA 1 Error
DMA 2 Error
Error in the DMA controller on the system board.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
FDD Controller Failure
HDD Controller Failure
The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy
drive or hard drive controller.
Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is installed correctly in the
computer and defined correctly in system setup. Check the interface cable at
both ends.
INTR1 Error
INTR2 Error
An interrupt channel on the system board failed
to POST.
The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
Invalid Boot Diskette
The operating system cannot be located on drive
A or drive C.
Enter system setup and confirm that drive A or drive C is properly identified.
Keyboard Error
The BIOS has detected a stuck key.
Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be stuck,
carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the
keyboard.
KB/Interface Error
An error occurred with the keyboard connector.
Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyboard; if a key appears to be stuck,
carefully pry it up. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the
keyboard.
No ROM Basic
The operating system cannot be located on drive
A or drive C.
Enter system setup and confirm that drive A or drive C is properly identified.