Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) User Manual

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Using Support Tools

No boot device available — No bootable
partition on hard drive, the hard 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
(see the Service Manual at
support.dell.com/manuals).

No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the
system board might be malfunctioning or
there might be a system board failure (see the
Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals)
or Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on
page 61) for assistance.

USB over current error — Disconnect the
USB device. Your USB device needs more
power for it to function properly. Use an
external power source to connect the USB
device, or if your 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 drive
failure. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on
page 61) for assistance.

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