Diagnostic error messages – Dell Vostro 260 (Mid 2011) User Manual

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Possible Cause

Troubleshooting Steps

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Processor Failure

Processor Failure

Diagnostic Error Messages

Error Messages

Description

AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE

The touch pad or external mouse may be
faulty. For an external mouse, check the
cable connection. Enable the Pointing
Device option in the system setup
program.

BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME

Ensure that you have spelled the
command correctly, put spaces in the
proper place, and used the correct
pathname.

CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE

The primary cache internal to the
microprocessor has failed.

Contact Dell

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CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE

The optical drive does not respond to
commands from the computer.

DATA ERROR

The hard drive cannot read the data.

DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY

One or more memory modules may be
faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the
memory modules and, if necessary,
replace them.

DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION

The hard drive failed initialization. Run the
hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics.

DRIVE NOT READY

The operation requires a hard drive in the
bay before it can continue. Install a hard
drive in the hard drive bay.

ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD

The computer cannot identify the
ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try
another card.

EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The amount of memory recorded in non-

volatile memory (NVRAM) does not match
the memory installed in the computer.

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