NSC2U Server—7
Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
Product Guide, rev. 1.4
December 2009
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7.6
BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message
describing the problem. See
CPU 1 & 2
Fault
Identify processor
failure
1” behind
processor socket
Amber
On = Fault
5v Standby
Identify 5v standby
power on state
Front left of server
board
Amber
On = 5v standby power on
Power LED
Identify the power
state of the system
Control Panel
Green
Off = Power is off (off or S5)
On = Power on or S0)
Slow Blink = Low power
state (S1 – S3)
Table 14.
LED Definitions (Sheet 2 of 2)
LED Name
Function
Location
Color
Notes
Table 15.
BIOS Error Messages (Sheet 1 of 2)
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 is not an ATAPI (Advanced Technology
Attachment Packet Interface) device. Run Setup to make sure
device is selected correctly.
A: Drive Error
No response from diskette drive.
CMOS Battery Low
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Display Type Wrong
The display type is different from 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. Either these values
have 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 (Direct Memory Access)
controller.
FDC Failure
Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
HDC Failure
Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
Checking NVRAM.....
NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) 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.
