S olv ing Pr oble m s 199Warning MessagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and asks you to dosomething before execution continues. For example, before you format afloppy, a message may warn you that you may lose all data on the floppy as away to protect against inadvertently erasing or writing over the data. Thesewarning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you torespond by typing y (yes) or n (no).NOTE: Warningmessages are generatedby either your applicationprograms or youroperating system. See"Software Problems" andthe documentation thataccompanied youroperating system andapplication programs.Diagnostics MessagesWhen you run a test group or subtest in the Dell Diagnostics, an errormessage may result. These particular error messages are not covered in thissection. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in"Getting Help." Also see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtainingtechnical assistance.Diagnostic LightsShould your computer fail to operate, lights on the front panel and backpanel of the computer provide diagnostic codes that can help youtroubleshoot a computer problem. The following sections describe themeaning of the diagnostic codes.CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer,see "Safety Instructions."4-4-2 Failure to decompresscode to shadowedmemoryRun the System Board Devices tests inthe Dell Diagnostics, if possible.4-4-3 Math-coprocessor testfailureRun the System Board Devices tests inthe Dell Diagnostics, if possible.4-4-4 Cache test failure Run the System Board Devices tests inthe Dell Diagnostics if possible.Code Cause Action
