support.dell.com System Messages and Beep Codes C-1A P P E N D I X CSystem Messages and Beep CodesYour application programs, the operating system, and the computer itself can provideyou with status and error information in the form of system messages that appear onthe computer’s display or an external monitor (if one is attached), or as beep codesthat sound through the computer’s speaker. This appendix documents the diagnosticand beep codes and system messages generated by the system basic input/outputsystem (BIOS). For other messages, refer to the documentation for your applicationprogram or operating system.System MessagesIf a message appears on the display or external monitor, make a note of the message.See Table C-1 for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting anyerrors. The system messages are listed alphabetically.NOTE: If the message is not listed in Table C-1, check the documentation for theapplication programs that were running at the time the message appeared and/orthe operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and arecommended action.Table C-1. System Error MessagesMessage Cause ActionDiskette driveA errorA connector may be loose orthe diskette may be faulty.If the diskette-drive access indicator lights up whenyou access a file on the diskette, but you still getthis error message, try a different diskette. If theproblem persists, shut down the computer, removethe drive completely, and then reinsert it. Turn thecomputer back on, and check for the errormessage.If the problem is still not resolved, see“Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive” found laterin this chapter.NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in the system Help.
