IBM NetVista, Hardware Maintenance 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.
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.
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.