IBM Aptiva 2165, Hardware Maintenance Service

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Table 2-1 BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List
BIOS Error Codes,
Messages, beeps Action/FRU
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages, codes,
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.
Hard Disk(s) failure (08) Sector Verify failed.
Non-System disk or disk error
Replace and strike any key
when ready
Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press
<Enter>.
If you assumed the system would boot from
the hard drive, make sure the controller is
inserted correctly and all cables are properly
attached.
Be sure the disk is formatted as a boot
device. Then reboot the system.
OFFENDING SEGMENT: This message is used in conjunction with the
I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY
ERROR messages when the segment that
has caused the problem has been isolated.
PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom of the
screen when an error occurs that requires
you to reboot. Press any key and the system
will reboot.
PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI,
F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable
Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow
you to disable the NMI and continue to boot,
or you can reboot the system with the NMI
enabled.
RAM PARITY ERROR –
CHECKING FOR SEGMENT
... Indicates a parity error in Random Access
Memory.
Memory parity Error at ... Indicates a memory parity error at a specific
location. You can use this location along
with the memory map for your system to find
and replace the bad memory chips.
Memory Verify Error at ... Indicates an error verifying a value already
written to memory. Use the location along
with your system's memory map to locate the
bad chip.