Dell XPS M140 (MXC051, Late 2005) - Manual (Page 84)

84 Solving Problems
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m T H E F I L E B E I NG C O PI E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E — The file that you are trying to
copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or
use a larger capacity disk.
A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T CON T AI N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S : \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use
these characters in filenames.
G A T E A20 F A I L U RE — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if
necessary, replace them. See "Memory" on page 112.
G E N E R A L F A I L U RE — The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is
usually followed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the
appropriate action.
H A RD - D I S K D RI VE C O N F I G U R A T I O N ER R O R — The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut
down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 108), and boot the computer from a CD.
Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-
Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
H A RD - D I S K D RI VE C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E 0 — The hard drive does not respond to commands from
the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 108), and boot the
computer from a CD. 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 the Dell
Diagnostics (see page 77).
H A RD - D I S K D RI VE F A I L U RE — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 108), and boot the computer from a
CD. 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 the Dell Diagnostics (see
page 77).
H A RD - D I S K D RI VE R E A D FAIL URE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer,
remove the hard drive (see page 108), and boot the computer from a CD. 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 the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
I NS E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I A — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert
a bootable CD.
I NV A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N - P L E A S E RU N S YST E M S ET U P P RO GRA M — The system
configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most
likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system
setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 137).
K E Y B O A R D C L O CK L I NE FAIL URE — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the
Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart
the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the
Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
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