DeskBook B145, User Manual

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5 Troubleshooting 78
Error messages
The following is a list of the messages that the BIOS can display. Most of them
occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device,
e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a
device, such as the way it has been configured. Following the list are explanations
of the messages and remedies for reported problems.
Error Messages Corrective Action
BIOS ROM checksum
error - System halted The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is
incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have become
corrupt. Contact your system dealer to replace the BIOS.
CMOS battery failed The CMOS battery is no longer functional. Contact your
system dealer for a replacement battery.
CMOS checksum error -
Defaults loaded Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the
default equipment configuration. A checksum error may
indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. A weak battery
may have caused this error. Check the battery and replace
if necessary.
CPU at nnnn Displays the running speed of the CPU.
Display switch is set
incorrectly The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either
monochrome or color. This message indicates the switch
is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup.
Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn
off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and
change the VIDEO selection.
Press ESC to skip memory
test The user may press ESC to skip the full memory test.
Floppy disk(s) fail Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller or the
drive. Make sure the controller is installed correctly. If no
floppy drives are installed, be sure the Diskette Drive
selection is Setup is set to NONE or AUTO.
HARD DISK initializing
Please wait a moment Some hard drives require extra time to initialize.
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