6-4 Solving Problems
POST Error Messages
MESSAGE
WHAT TO DO
Diskette drive failure
The diskette drive does not work or is not
properly connected.
Check that the drive is securely connected
and power is on.
Press Ctrl-Alt-S to check the diskette drive
parameters.
If the problem persists, the drive might need
repair.
Diskette read failure
Remove the diskette from the drive and try
another diskette. If you cannot read from the
next diskette, your drive might need repair.
No boot device available
Go into the SCU and check the hard disk type
defined. Unless you had a different hard disk
installed, the setting should be “Auto.” Correct
the setting.
Invalid configuration
information — run SCU
Start the SCU, check the system parameters
set, and correct them. Exit and save the
parameters set.
Connect the AC adapter to charge the internal
backup battery. Restart the SCU and set the
correct parameters.
Real time clock failure
Set the time and date using the SCU. Exit and
save to update the parameters.
Connect the AC adapter to charge the internal
backup battery.
Time-of-day not set
Run SCU and set the time and date. Exit SCU
and save to update the time and date.
Fixed disk configuration
error.
Start the SCU. Make no changes. Exit and
save to update the parameters. If a problem
still exists, the hard disk might need repair.
Fixed disk failure
Start the SCU. Make no changes. Exit and
save. If a problem still exists, the hard disk
might need repair.
