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
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The computer failed to complete the boot routine
three consecutive times for the same error.
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CMOS checksum error
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RTC is reset,
BIOS Setup default has been loaded.
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CPU fan failure
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CPU fan has failed. |
System fan failure
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System fan has failed. |
Hard-disk drive failure
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Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. |
Keyboard failure
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Keyboard failure or loose cable. If reseating the
cable does not solve the problem, replace the keyboard.
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No boot device available
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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.
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No timer tick interrupt
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A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning
or motherboard failure.
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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
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S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. |