Dell Vostro Small Desktop 3252 Dell Vostro 3252 Owners Manual - Page 24

System Error Messages System Message Description 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. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct. No timer tick interrupt 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 A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. 24