Solving Problems 27
Start-Up Error Messages
CHECK THE AC ADAPTER— Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted
into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET—
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE—Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or
multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES— See the Tell Me How help file or search
for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help files, see page 26.
RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES— If your computer power light turns on
but the display remains blank, you may need to reseat the memory modules (see
page 55).
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND—Call Dell for technical assistance (see
page 69).
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA—The operating system is trying to boot to a
nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR—A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the
floppy disk and restart the computer.
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