IBM Aptiva 2159, Manual

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Table 2-1 (Page 1 of 25). POST and Diagnostics Index for
Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps
Symptoms, Messages, Error
Codes, or Beeps Action/FRU
Note: To diagnose a problem, first find the symptom, message, error code, or
beeps in left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated
in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU
listed in right column is the most likely cause.
Symptoms
Address Exceeds the Size of
Your Memory.
An invalid memory address was
entered. Diagnostics Tests
display this message during the
Locate Bad Chips option. Memory SIMM
System Board
Arithmetic Functions Failed.
An error was detected during the
CPU Test. Processor
System Board
Audio software program invoked
but no sound comes out of
speakers, or sound comes out of
one speaker only. “Diagnostics for Factory-Installed Riser
Card, Sound Card, or Adapter Cards Not
Supported by Diagnostics CD” on
page 2-53.
Mwave/Sound adapter card connection,
cable, jumpers
Mwave/Sound adapter card volume control
Mwave/Sound adapter card
Audio software program does not
initiate in software but CD-ROM
drive works normally. “Diagnostics for Factory-Installed Riser
Card, Sound Card, or Adapter Cards Not
Supported by Diagnostics CD” on
page 2-53.
Mwave jumper settings
Mwave/Sound adapter card
Base Memory Test Failed.
An error was detected in base
memory. Memory SIMM
System Board
Blinking cursor only and machine
not working normally. “Factory-Installed Drive Devices” on
page 2-47.
Diskette drive connection/cable
diskette drive
Access Station host card
Access Station client card
Access Station cable
System board
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