Dell Latitude X300 - Manual (Page 76)

Auxiliary device failure — The touch pad or external PS/2 mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection.
Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. If the problem persists, contact Dell .
Bad command or file name — Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct
pathname.
Cache disabled due to failure — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell .
CD drive controller failure — The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See " Network Problems ."
Data error — The floppy or hard drive cannot read the data. See " Network Problems ."
Decreasing available memory — The memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reseat the memory module and, if
necessary, replace it. See " Adding Memory ."
Disk C: failed initialization — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in the " Dell Diagnostics ."
Floppy drive 0 seek failure — The system configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Run the Diskette tests
as described in the " Dell Diagnostics ."
Diskette read failure — The floppy disk may be defective. If the drive access light turns on, try a different disk. See " Network
Problems ."
Diskette subsystem reset failed — The floppy drive controller may be faulty. Run the Diskette tests as described in the " Dell
Diagnostics ."
Diskette write-protected — Because the floppy disk is write-protected, the operation cannot be completed. Slide the write-protect
notch.
Drive not ready — The operation requires a floppy disk in the drive or a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Insert a floppy
disk, or push the floppy disk all the way into the drive until the eject button pops out.
Error reading PCMCIA card — The computer cannot identify the PC Card. Reinsert the card or try another PC Card.
Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the
computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell .
Gate A20 failure — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory module and, if necessary, replace it.
General failure — The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This 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. Turn off the computer, remove the hard drive, and
boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer.
Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in the "
Dell Diagnostics ."
Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Turn off the computer, remove
the hard drive, and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and
restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in the "
Dell Diagnostics ."
Hard-disk drive failure — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Turn off the computer, remove the hard
drive, and boot the computer from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the
computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in "
Dell Diagnostics ."
Hard-disk drive read failure — The hard drive may be defective. Turn off the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer
from a bootable floppy disk or CD. Then turn off the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem
persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in "
Dell Diagnostics ."