Lenovo ideacentre A340, Руководство по техническому обслуживанию аппаратной части

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POST error codes
Each time you turn the computer on, it performs a series of tests to check that the system is operating
correctly and that certain options are set. This series of tests is called the
Power-On Self-Test , or POST .
POST does the following:
• Checks some basic motherboard operations
• Checks that the memory is working correctly
• Starts video operations
• Verifies that the boot drive is working
POST Error Message Description/Action
Keyboard error Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is
properly connected to the computer and that no keys are
held pressed during POST. To purposely configure the
computer without a keyboard, select
Keyboardless
operation in Startup and set the option to Enabled . The
BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST.
Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot
Media in selected Boot device The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device. Make
sure the boot drive is properly connected to the
computer. Make sure you have bootable media in the
boot device.
Undetermined problems
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if connected or installed) one at a time.
a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse)
b. Extended video memory
c. External Cache
d. External Cache RAM
e. Hard disk drive
f. Disk drive
3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component.
If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board.
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ideacentre A340 Hardware Maintenance Manual