Timer chip counter 2 failed, Unexpected interrupt in protected mode, Write fault – Dell OptiPlex 3010 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Timer chip counter 2 failed

Description

A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.

Unexpected interrupt in protected mode

Description

The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning or a memory module may be loose.

WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that drive [0/1] on the [primary/

secondary] EIDE controller is operating outside of normal specifications. It is advisable to

immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your support desk or

Dell.

Description

During initial startup, the drive detected possible error conditions. When your computer
finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive (for installation
procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your computer type). If no replacement drive
is immediately available and the drive is not the only bootable drive, enter System Setup and
change the appropriate drive setting to None. Then remove the drive from the computer.

Write fault

Description

The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.

Write fault on selected drive

Description

The operating system cannot write to the floppy or hard drive.

X:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready

Description

The floppy drive cannot read the disk. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again.

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