Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor

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John GuerreroSep 9, 2025
How to fix 'Hard-Disk Drive Controller Failure 0' on Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop?
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  Kevin ThomasSep 9, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'Hard-Disk Drive Controller Failure 0', the hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
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Susan BraySep 10, 2025
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop displays 'Keyboard Clock Line Failure'?
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  ricardo67Sep 10, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'Keyboard Clock Line Failure', and you are using an external keyboard, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics.
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Michael TorresSep 22, 2025
What does 'Time-of-Day Clock Lost Power' mean on Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop?
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  Michael MckeeSep 22, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'Time-of-Day Clock Lost Power', it means the system configuration settings are corrupted. 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. If the message reappears, Contact Dell.
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sbakerSep 15, 2025
What to do if error reading pcmcia card on Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor?
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  Veronica ChavezSep 15, 2025
  If you encounter 'ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD' on your Dell Desktop, the computer is having trouble identifying the ExpressCard. Try reinserting the card or using a different card.
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Steven LewisSep 14, 2025
How to fix keyboard controller failure on Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop?
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  jmillerSep 14, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE', and you use an external keyboard, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine.
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Karl LaraSep 12, 2025
How to fix BIOS Recovery image not found on Dell Laptop?
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  Jose Carroll PhDSep 12, 2025
  Flash the latest BIOS version. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the system board.
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Christopher FaulknerSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop displays 'Memory Allocation Error'?
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  Steven WhitakerSep 12, 2025
  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.
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Nancy FranklinSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop displays 'No Timer Tick Interrupt'?
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  Jennifer LeonSep 12, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'No Timer Tick Interrupt', a chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics.
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Tammy JohnsonSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor displays 'Sector Not Found'?
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  Ronald LandrySep 12, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'Sector Not Found', the operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted File Allocation Table (FAT) on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the hard drive. If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then format the hard drive.
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Devon HallSep 12, 2025
What to do if my Dell OptiPlex 5090 Small Form Factor Desktop displays 'Timer Chip Counter 2 Failed'?
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  wrodgersSep 12, 2025
  If your Dell Desktop displays 'Timer Chip Counter 2 Failed', a chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in Dell Diagnostics.