System Board
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1.12.2
System Error Messages
A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself.
These messages normally appear during the power-on self-test,
before the operating system prompt appears. Table 1-11 lists the
system error messages in alphabetical order.
Table 1-11
System Error Messages
Error Message
Corrective Action
Bad CMOS Battery
Replace battery. Contact your dealer.
CMOS Checksum
Error
Run Setup.
Diskette Drive
Controller Error
Check and connect the cable to the
diskette drive or controller.
Diskette Drive Error
Diskette may be bad. If not, check the
diskette drive and replace if necessary.
DRAM Configuration
Error
Check and modify DRAM configuration to
agree with Table 1-8.
Equipment
Configuration Error
Run Setup.
Hard Disk Controller
Error
Check and connect the cable to the hard
disk drive or controller.
Hard Disk 0 Error
Check all cable connections. Check the
hard disk and replace if necessary.
Hard Disk 1 Error
Check all cable connections. Check the
hard disk and replace if necessary.
Hard Disk 0
Extended Type Error
Run Setup.
Hard Disk 1
Extended Type Error
Run Setup.
I/O Parity Error
Contact your dealer.
Keyboard Error or No
Keyboard Connected
Check and connect the keyboard to the
system unit.