Video and display problems, If the display is blank – Dell Latitude C540 User Manual

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Shutdown failure -

A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the

System Set tests as described in "

Using the Dell Diagnostics

."

Time-of-day clock lost power -

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. See "

Using the System Setup Program

." If the message reappears,

contact

Dell

.

Time-of-day clock stopped -

The reserve battery that supports the system

configuration settings may be dead. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to
charge the battery. If the problem persists,

contact Dell

.

Time-of-day not set-please run the System Setup program -

The time or date stored

in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for
the Date and Time options. See "

Using the System Setup Program

."

Timer chip counter 2 failed -

A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run

the System Set tests as described in "

Using the Dell Diagnostics

."

Unexpected interrupt in protected mode -

The keyboard controller may be

malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System Memory tests and
the Keyboard Controller test as described in "

Using the Dell Diagnostics

."

x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready -

Insert a disk into the drive and try

again.

Warning: Battery is critically low -

The

battery is running out of charge

. Replace the

battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate

hibernate

mode

or turn off the computer.

Video and Display Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

If the display is blank

NOTE:

If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell

recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer.

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