104 Troubleshooting Tools
System Messages
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.
4-4-3 Math-coprocessor test failure
4-4-4 Cache test failure
ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT
CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE
THIS CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT — The computer
failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 267 for assistance).
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low.
Replace battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 190 or see "Contacting Dell"
on page 267 for assistance).
CPU FAN FAILURE — CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the
Processor and Heat Sink" on page 197).
DISKETTE DRIVE 0 SEEK FAILURE — A cable may be loose, or the computer
configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable
connections (see "Contacting Dell" on page 267 for assistance).
DISKETTE READ FAILURE — The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may be
loose. Replace the floppy disk/check for a loose cable connection.
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE — Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD
POST. Check cables /swap hard disks (see "Contacting Dell" on page 267 for
assistance).
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