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- Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Power On Self Test Messages
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your
operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with
an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating
system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message
and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes success-fully tested by the Power On Self Test.
(This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the
drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility,
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 52.
and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid
using it and contact your support representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade
module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check
your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support
representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which
failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may
cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
