Dell Vostro 270 (Late 2012) - Manual (Page 46)

Error Messages Description
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 in the
contact Dell .
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 shut down the computer.
System Error Messages
System Message Description
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed
at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem,
please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical
Support The computer failed to complete the boot routine three
consecutive times for the same error.
CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or Real-time clock (RTC)
battery low.
CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed
System fan failure System fan has failed
Hard-disk drive failure Possible hard disk drive failure during POST
Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable. If reseating the cable
does not solve the problem, replace the keyboard.
No boot device available No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk
drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that
the cables are connected and that the drive is
installed properly and partitioned as a boot
device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot
sequence information is correct.
No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or
motherboard failure.
USB over current error Disconnect the USB device. The USB device needs more
power for it to function properly. Use an external power
source to connect the USB device, or if the device has
two USB cables, connect both of them.
CAUTION - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has
reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal
operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your
data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not
indicate a potential hard drive problem S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure
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