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Troubleshooting
Chapter 4
BIOS Error Messages
The following table lists the BIOS error messages you may encounter when
powering up and using the VXI Pentium Controller and describes possible
causes and fixes for the errors.
Note
If a possible fix that is suggested in the following table requires you to run
BIOS Setup, please see Chapter 3 for more information.
Table 4-2. BIOS Error Messages
BIOS Error Message
Description
Diskette drive A error
or
Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS
power-on self-test (POST) for the particular
3.5-inch disk drive. Check to see that the drive
is defined with the proper disk type in BIOS
Setup. Also, if the disk drive is an external drive
(rather than the internal drive), ensure that the
disk drive is correctly connected.
EXM Configuration Error
The EXM module is not configured properly, or
the BIOS cannot locate the module. Run BIOS
Setup Utility to correct the configuration.
Extended RAM Failed at offset:
nnnn
The extended memory is not working or is not
configured properly at offset
nnnn
. Contact your
HP Service and Support Center for assistance.
Failing Bits:
nnnn
The hexadecimal number
nnnn
is a map of the
bits at the RAM address (in System, Extended,
or Shadow memory) which failed the memory
test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. Contact your HP Service and Support
Center for assistance.
Fixed Disk 0 Failure
or
Fixed Disk 1 Failure
or
Fixed Disk Controller Failure
The fixed disk (internal hard disk drive) is not
working or is not configured properly. Run BIOS
Setup to ensure the disk type is correctly
identified. If this does not fix the problem,
contact your HP Service and Support Center for
assistance.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
or
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
The disk type for drive A: or B: is not correctly
identified in BIOS Setup. Run BIOS Setup to set
the correct disk type.
Invalid NVRAM media type
There is a problem with NVRAM (CMOS)
access. Contact your HP Service and Support
Center for assistance.
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