Bios Error Messages, Error Message Explanation

Troubleshooting

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem (see Table 5).

Table 5.	BIOS Error Messages
Error Message		Explanation

GA20 Error		An error occurred with Gate A20 when switching to protected mode
		during the memory test.

Pri Master HDD Error		Could not read sector from corresponding drive.
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error

Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible		Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make
Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible		sure device is selected correctly.
Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

A: Drive Error		No response from diskette drive.

CMOS Battery Low		The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.

CMOS Display Type Wrong		The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.
		Check Setup to make sure type is correct.

CMOS Checksum Bad		The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
		corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.

CMOS Settings Wrong		CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values
		have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.

CMOS Date/Time Not Set		The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run
		Setup to set correct values.

DMA Error		Error during read/write test of DMA controller.

FDC Failure		Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.

HDC Failure		Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.

Checking NVRAM		NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.

Update OK!		NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.

Updated Failed		NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.

Keyboard Error		Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is
		connected properly.

KB/Interface Error		Keyboard interface test failed.

Memory Size Decreased		Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
		removed, then memory may be bad.

Memory Size Increased		Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
		added, there may be a problem with the system.

Memory Size Changed		Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
		added or removed, then memory may be bad.

No Boot Device Available		System did not find a device to boot.

Off Board Parity Error		A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed
		by an address.

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