
Error Reporting and Handling
S875WP1-E TPS
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8.2.1 BIOS
Error
Messages
During POST, if an error is detected, the BIOS will display an error code and message to the
screen. The following table defines POST error codes and their associated messages. The
BIOS prompts the user to press a key in case of serious errors. Some of the error messages are
preceded by the string "Error” to highlight the fact that the system may be malfunctioning. All
POST errors and warnings are logged in the SEL.
Table 67. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
Explanation
GA20 Error
An error occurred with Gate A20 when switching to protected mode
during the memory test.
Pri Master HDD Error
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error
Could not read sector from corresponding drive.
Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Pri
Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec
Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec
Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Corresponding drive in not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make sure
device is selected correctly.
A: Drive Error
No response from diskette drive A.
B: Drive Error
No response from diskette drive B.
Cache Memory Bad
An error occurred when testing L2 cache. Cache memory may be bad.
CMOS Battery Low
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Display Type Wrong
The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.
Check Setup to make sure type is correct.
CMOS Checksum Bad
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values have
either been corrupted or the battery has failed.
CMOS Date/Time Not Set
The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup to
set correct values.
DMA Error
Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
FDC Failure
Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
HDC Failure
Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
Checking NVRAM.....
NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.
Update OK!
NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.
Updated Failed
NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.
Keyboard Error
Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is connected
properly.
KB/Interface Error
Keyboard interface test failed.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed then memory may be bad.
Memory Size Increased
Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added there may be a problem with the system.
Memory Size Changed
Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was added
or removed then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available
System did not find a device to boot.
Comment [JK1]:
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If a BIOS vendor specific error code
is encountered, how is anyone going
to know what it means if they are not
defined in this doc?