IBM A30 manual Solving computer problems

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Solving computer problems

 

 

Message

Solution

 

 

0280: Previous boot

Your computer was previously unable to complete the boot process.

incomplete

Turn the computer off; then turn it on to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Verify

 

the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing the Exit

 

Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by pressing F10.

 

If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced.

 

 

02D0: System cache error

The cache is disabled. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

02F4: EISA CMOS not

Have the computer serviced.

writable

 

 

 

02F5: DMA test failed

Have the computer serviced.

 

 

02F6: Software NMI

Have the computer serviced.

failed

 

 

 

02F7: Fail-safe timer NMI

Have the computer serviced.

failed

 

 

 

The power-on password

A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password

prompt

and press Enter to use the computer. If the power-on password is not

 

accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor

 

password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the

 

computer serviced.

 

 

The hard disk password

A hard disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter to use the

prompt

computer.

 

If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced.

 

 

Hibernation error

The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered

 

hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot

 

resume normal operation.

 

v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer

 

entered hibernation mode.

 

v If the memory size changed, re-create the hibernation file.

Operating system not

Verify the following:

found.

v The hard disk drive is correctly installed.

 

v A startable diskette is in the diskette drive

 

If the same error message is still displayed, check the boot sequence, using

 

the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

Fan error

The cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

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