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Chapter 5
Error Message
Explanation
8042 Gate-A20 Error
Gate A20 on the keyboard controller (8042) is not working. Replace the 8042.
Address Line Short!
Error in the address decoding circuitry.
C: Drive Error
No response from drive C:. Run the AMIDiag Hard Disk Utility. Check the C: hard
disk type in Standard Setup.
C: Drive Failure
No response from hard disk drive C:. Replace the drive.
Cache Memory Bad,
Do Not Enable Cache!
Cache memory is defective. Run AMIDiag.
CH-2 Timer Error
An AT system has two timers. There is an error in timer 2.
CMOS Battery State
Low
CMOS RAM is powered by a battery. The battery power is low. Replace the
battery.
CMOS Checksum
Failure
CMOS RAM checksum is different than the previous value. Run WINBIOS Setup.
CMOS System
Options Not Set
The values stored in CMOS RAM have been destroyed. Run WINBIOS Setup.
CMOS Display Type
Mismatch
The video type in CMOS RAM does not match the type detected. Run WINBIOS
Setup.
CMOS Memory Size
Mismatch
The amount of memory found by AMIBIOS is different than the amount in CMOS
RAM. Run WINBIOS Setup.
CMOS Time and Date
Not Set
Run Standard Setup to set the date and time.
D: Drive Error
No response from drive D:. Run the AMIDiag Hard Disk Utility. Check the hard
disk type in Standard Setup.
Displayed Error Messages
If an error occurs after the system display has been initialized, the error
message will be displayed as follows:
ERROR Message Line 1
ERROR Message Line 2
Press <F1> to continue
and the system halts. The system does not halt if Wait for <F1> If Any
Error in Advanced Setup is Disabled.
RUN SETUP UTILITY
may also appear. Press <F1> to run WINBIOS Setup if this message
appears.
