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Dell Vostro 330 Owner's Manual
Diagnostic Error Messages
If the computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help the user identify the cause and
action needed to resolve the issue. If the message received is not listed in the following examples, see the
documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
Diagnostic Error Messages 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.
System fan failure Possible fan failure
CPU fan failure CPU fan has failed
Hard-disk drive failure Possible hard disk drive failure during POST.
Hard-disk drive read failure Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test.
Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable. If reseating the cable
does not solve the problem, replace the keyboard.
RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. Strike the
F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility. RTC Jumper may be wrongly set.
No boot device available No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk
drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
l 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.
l 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.