IBM Aptiva 2174, Hardware Maintenance Service

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Check Procedures 37
Memory Size Decreased
Memory Size Increased
Memory Size Change
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM
sockets properly, then reboot the system.
Memory module. “005 -” on page 57 to
replace memory module.
Syste2m board.
FDC Failure Diskette drive cable/connection.
Diskette drive
System board
A: Drive Error
B: Drive Error
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
Remove all adapter cards that are NOT
factory-installed, then reboot the system.
DMA Error Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to
[Write Protected] in the Security Options in
BIOS Setup.
Load default settings in Setup.
Primary Master HDD Error
Primary Slave HDD Error
Secondary Master HDD Error
Secondary Slave HDD Error
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
Check IDE drive jumper. See “3.5-In. Hard
Disk Drive Jumper Settings” on page 112.
IDE hard disk drive power.
IDE hard disk drive cable/connection.
IDE hard disk drive.
Primary Master Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Primary Slave Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Secondary Master Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Secondary Slave Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Corresponding drive in not an ATAPI
device.
Run BIOS Setup to make sure device is
selected correctly.
HDC Failure Hard disk drive cable/connection.
Hard disk drive
System board
Table 2-1 POST Error Messages List
NOTE:
To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages 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.
BIOS Error Messages Action/FRU