Troubleshooting 29System MessagesNOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentationfor either the operating system or the program that was running when the messageappeared.NOTE: For information on removing and installing parts, see the Service Manual onthe Dell Support website at support.dell.com.6 Video BIOS TestFailureContact Dell. For more information, see"Contacting Dell" on page 57.7 CPU cache testfailureContact Dell. For more information, see"Contacting Dell" on page 57.1394 C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N F A I L U R E — The IEEE 1394 cable may be loose. Checkfor loose cable connection.AL E R T ! PR E V I O U S A T T E M P T S A T B O O T I N G T H I S S YS T E M H A V E F A I L E D A TC H E C K P O I N T [N N N N ]. FO R H E L P I N R E S O L V I N G T H I S P R O B L E M , P L E A S E N O T ET H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T DE L L TE C H N I C A L SU P P O R T — The computerfailed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see"Contacting Dell" on page 57 for assistance).CMOS C H E C K S U M E R R O R — Possible system board failure or RTC battery low.Replace battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 57 for assistance.CPU F A N F A I L U R E — CPU fan failure. Replace CPU fan.DI S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E — The floppy disk may be defective or a cable may beloose. Replace floppy disk or check for loose cable connection.FRONT I/O CABLE CONNECTION FAILURE — The front I/O panel cable may be loose.Code(repetitiveshort beeps)Description Suggested Remedy