Dell Precision M4300 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 85)

Troubleshooting
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Setup Program" on page 93).
T IMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in
the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73).
U NEXPECTED 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 Dell Diagnostics (see
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 73).
X : \ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE . T HE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
W ARNING : B ATTERY 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.
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
E NSURE THAT THE I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS —
For Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel.
2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.
3 Click System.
4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
5 Click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista:
1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Device
Manager.
NOTE:
The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click
Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE — If the device was provided by Dell, contact Dell ( see
"Contacting Dell" on page 142 ). If the device was provided by a different manufacturer, contact that
manufacturer.
E NSURE THAT THE I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR
Keyboard Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you perform the various
checks.