System Messages
If your computer has an issue or error, it may
display a System Message that will help you identify
the cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
NOTE: If the message you received is not
listed in the following examples, see the
documentation for either the operating
system or the program that was running
when the message appeared. Alternatively
you could see the Dell Technology Guide
on your hard drive or on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com or see
"Contacting Dell" on page 73 for assistance.
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. Contact Dell for assistance (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 73).
CMOS checksum error — Possible motherboard
failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery
(see the Service Manual on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com) or contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 73).
CPU fan failure — CPU fan has failed. Replace
the CPU fan (see the Service Manual on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com).
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