Dell Vostro 270 (Late 2012) User Manual
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Error Messages
Description
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. Restart the computer. If the error appears
again,
.
THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE
DESTINATION DRIVE
The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the
disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to a different
disk or use a larger capacity disk.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? " < > | -
Do not use these characters in filenames.
GATE A20 FAILURE
A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory
modules and, if necessary, replace them.
GENERAL FAILURE
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.
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR
The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down
the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the
computer from a optical drive. Then, shut down the
computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell
Diagnostics.
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 a 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 the Dell
Diagnostics.
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE
The hard drive does not respond to commands from the
computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard
drive, and boot the computer from a optical drive. Then,
shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and
restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another
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