IBM Aptiva 2187, Service Manual

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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.
OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT
FOUND 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 cannot be isolated.
ERROR ENCOUNTERED
INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the
adapter is installed correctly and all cables
are correctly and firmly attached. Also be
sure the correct hard drive type is selected in
Setup.
ERROR INITIALIZING HARD
DISK CONTROLLER Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the
cord is correctly and firmly installed in the
bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is
selected in Setup. Also check to see if any
jumper needs to be set correctly on the hard
drive.
FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR
ERROR OR NO CNTRLR
PRESENT Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive
controller. Make sure the controller is
installed correctly and firmly. If there are no
floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette
Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE.