5-20 Solving System Problems
BIOS Messages
Message
Description
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in
kilobytes successfully tested.
Diskette drive A error
or
Diskette drive B error
Diskette drive is present but fails the BIOS
POST diskette tests. Check to see that the drive
is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup
and that the diskette drive is correctly attached.
Entering SETUP ...
The Setup program is starting.
Extended RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn*
Extended memory is not working or is not
properly configured at offset nnnn.
nnnn Extended RAM passed
Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
Failing Bits: nnnn*
The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the
RAM address (in System, Extended, or Shadow
memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1
(one) in the map indicates a failed bit.
Fixed Disk 0 Failure
or
Fixed Disk 1 Failure
or
Fixed Disk Controller Failure*
Fixed disk is not working or not properly
configured. Check to see if the fixed disk is
attached properly. Run Setup to be sure the
fixed disk type is correctly identified.
Incorrect Drive A type - run
SETUP
or
Incorrect Drive B type - run
SETUP
Type of diskette drive is not correctly identified
in Setup.
Invalid NVRAM media type*
Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) access.
Keyboard controller error*
The keyboard controller test failed. You may
have to replace the keyboard or controller.
Keyboard error nn
The keyboard is not working. BIOS discovered
a stuck key and displays the scan code nn for
the stuck key.
Monitor type does not match
CMOS - Run SETUP
Monitor type is not correctly identified in Setup.