Why does my Dell OptiPlex 5080 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 to do if my Dell Desktop CPU has failed?
Run the Intel CPU diagnostics tools. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What to do if Disk C failed initialization on Dell Desktop?
If your Dell Desktop shows 'DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION', run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor Desktop displays 'Memory Allocation Error'?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Memory Allocation Error', the software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. 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.
Why does my Dell OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor Desktop have 'Memory configuration or incompatible error'?
Memory subsystem configuration activity is in progress. If you can assist with troubleshooting, try removing the memory modules one by one on the motherboard to determine which one failed. Also, combine the configuration to validate the appropriate combination.
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor Desktop has Intel ME (Management Engine) time-out error?
Timeout waiting on ME to reply to HECI message. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What does 'Bad Command Or File Name' mean on my Dell OptiPlex 5080 Small Form Factor Desktop and how to fix it?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Bad Command Or File Name', ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct path name.
What to do if my Dell Laptop has system board failure?
Try flashing the latest BIOS version. If the issue remains, the system board may need to be replaced.
What causes power rail failure on Dell Desktop?
If your Dell Desktop experiences a power rail failure, it means that EC ran into power sequencing failure. If the problem persists, replace the system board.
What to do if auxiliary device failure on Dell Desktop?
If your Dell Desktop experiences an auxiliary device failure, the touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the System Setup program.
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