- Notes, cautions, and warnings
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System message | Description |
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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 | RTC is reset, BIOS Setup default has been loaded. |
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.
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No timer tick interrupt | A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. |
NOTICE - 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. |