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Victoria HillSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Dell Desktop displays 'Drive Not Ready'?
- EElizabeth EdwardsSep 12, 2025
Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
What to do if my Dell Desktop displays 'Drive Not Ready'?
Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
What to do if Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Desktop shows bad command or file name?
If your Dell Desktop shows 'BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME', make sure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct path name.
Why does my Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Desktop say time-of-day clock lost power?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER', connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the System Setup program, then immediately exit the program.
What should I do if my Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Desktop shows 'Memory Allocation Error'?
Shut down the computer, wait for 30 seconds, and then restart it. Run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation.
How to fix 'Memory Address Line Failure' on my Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Desktop?
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor displays 'Error Reading PCMCIA Card'?
Reinsert the card or try another card.
What to do if my Dell Desktop says 'Time-of-Day Clock Lost Power'?
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
Why does my Dell Desktop say 'CMOS checksum error'?
This message indicates that the RTC is reset, and the BIOS Setup default has been loaded.
Why is licensed content not accessible in MediaDirect on my Dell Desktop?
Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played.
What to do if BIOS recovery image found but invalid on Dell Desktop?
If the BIOS Recovery image found is invalid on your Dell Desktop, flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
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