POST Errors
Error messages will appear during POST when configuration information does not match
the settings stored in memory. Error message will also appear if the system loses the
configuration information due to hardware failure.
Refer to Table Section 2-4 for a description of POST error messages.
Table Section 2-4 POST Error Messages
Message Action
Diskette drive n failure
Drive n does not work or is improperly connected (drive n meaning
either drive A or B). Check that drive n is securely connected and
power is on. Press
F1
to start Auto Setup to check the diskette
drive parameters. If a problem still exists, drive n might need
repair.
Diskette read failure - press
F1
to run Auto Setup. Press
any other key to retry boot.
Remove the diskette from drive A and press
F1
to start the system
from the hard disk. Or, insert a bootable disk in drive A and press
F1
.
Non-system disk or disk
error; replace and press any
key when ready.
Remove the diskette from drive A and press any key to start the
system from the hard disk.
No boot device available -
press
F1
to run Auto Setup.
Press
F1
, start Auto Setup and change the hard disk type to the
correct setting. Exit and save Auto Setup.
Invalid configuration
information - run Auto Setup
One or more system configuration parameters are not properly set.
Use Auto Setup to set them correctly. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.
Real-time clock failure
Set time and date using Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the CMOS battery.
Time-of day not set - run
Auto Setup
Set time and date using the Auto Setup. Exit and save to update
the parameters.
Fixed disk failure
Press
F1
to start Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. If a problem still exists, check if the drive is installed
properly.
Fixed disk controller failure
Press
F1
. Start Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. The hard disk controller is inoperable and requires
repair.
Keyboard clock line failure
The keyboard requires repair.
Keyboard data line failure
The keyboard requires repair.
Keyboard controller failure
The keyboard requires repair.
Keyboard stuck key failure
A key is jammed. Remove any objects interfering with data entry. If
the message remains, the keyboard requires repair.
