Xycom 1614 Series, Hardware Manual

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BIOS Error Messages
Use this chart when the BIOS detects a problem during the Power On Self Test (POST).
After the problem is detected, a BIOS error message displays (before the Windows op-
erating system starts). Refer to board manual to change BIOS settings.
Message Possible Cause Action
Keyboard error A key was held during Power On Self Test
(POST) Reboot with no keys pressed
Keyboard controller disconnected from CPU Check controller connection to CPU board
Keyboard malfunction Replace keyboard
Keyboard controller malfunction Replace controller
Keypad malfunction Replace unit
Real-time clock error Real-time clock information lost Reset time and date in Setup Menu and
reboot
Hardware error in real-time clock Replace CPU board
Operating system not
found A non-system floppy disk is present in the
floppy disk drive Remove disk and reboot
CMOS setup data is incorrect Verify CMOS setup data, correct if
necessary, and reboot
Hard disk has lost operating system data Partition and reformat the hard disk. If
the problem persists, the hard disk may
need to be replaced.
Hard disk has failed Replace hard disk
Failure fixed disk Hard disk cables disconnected Check hard disk cables for proper
connection. Verify hard disk spins up
when power is applied.
CMOS setup data is incorrect Verify CMOS setup data, correct if
necessary, and reboot
Hard disk has lost operating system data Partition and reformat hard disk. If the
problem persists, the hard disk may need
to be replaced.
Hard disk has failed Replace hard disk
Incorrect Drive A type.
Run SETUP CMOS setup data is incorrect Verify setup data, change if necessary and
reboot
Floppy disk controller
error or no controller
present. Press F2 on
keyboard for setup.
Floppy disk controller configuration
incorrect Check floppy disk cables and disk
controller configuration. Replace floppy
disk controller if malfunction persists.
Floppy disk controller has failed Replace floppy disk controller
System CMOS
checksum bad. Run
SETUP.
CMOS data corrupted Input correct CMOS setup data, save
values, and reboot
(# of Kbytes)K System
RAM failed at offset Diagnostic message Visually inspect memory modules for poor
connection. Replace CPU board if problem
persists.
(# of Kbytes)K System
RAM Passed POST memory test passed No action required
System BIOS
shadowed BIOS areas being shadowed No action required
Video BIOS shadowed BIOS areas being shadowed No action required
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