IBM A22 manual Troubleshooting, Error messages

Solving computer problems

Troubleshooting

If you do not find your problem here, refer to access ThinkPad, your on-board help system. Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing this help system.

Error messages

Note:

1.In the charts, x can be any character.

2.The version of PC-Doctor referred to here is PC-Doctor for Windows.

Message	Solution
0175: Bad CRC1, stop	The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer
POST task	serviced.
0187: EAIA data access	The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced.
error
0188: Invalid RFID	The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1, or block # 6). The
serialization information	system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be
area or bad CRC2.	reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.
0189: Invalid RFID	The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board
configuration	should be replace, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer
information area	serviced.
0190: Critical low-battery	The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter
error	to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully
	charged one.
0193: RF antenna has	The RFID antenna that you installed has been removed. Enter the
been removed	supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation.
0194: The computer is	The computer have been carried through the security portal gate. Enter the
carried through the	supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation.
security gate
0200: Hard disk error	The hard disk is not working. Make sure the hard disk drive is attached
	firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive is
	not disabled in the Startup menu.

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