Acer 500L manual Software Error Messages, System Error Messages

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Error Messages

Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section describes the types of error messages and lists their corresponding corrective measures.

There are two general types of error messages:

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Software

System

Software Error Messages

Software error messages are returned by your operating system or application. These messages typically occur after you boot the operating system or when you run your application. If you receive this type of message, consult your application or operating system manual for help.

System Error Messages

A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself.

Amessage of this type normally appears during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears. The table below lists the system error messages along with suggested corrective actions.

Message	Action
CMOS Battery Error	Replace the battery or contact
	your dealer.

CMOS Checksum Error	Run Setup.

CPU BIOS Update Code	Contact your dealer.
Mismatch

Diskette Drive Controller Error	Check and connect the control
or Not Installed	cable to the diskette controller.

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Contents AcerAltos 500L Copyright Important Safety Instructions Page Page FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Getting Started Conventions Table of Contents Bios Utility Page Xii Standalone System System HousingFront Panel FeaturesRear Panel Internal Structure Opening the Housing Panels Left Panel Inch Floppy Drive Installing Disk DrivesInch Drives Hard Disk Drives Installing Expansion Cards System Housing Page System Board Major Components System Board Layout Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers and ConnectorsConnector Functions Jumper SettingsPower switch ESD Precautions Attaching the Processor Fan Sink Installing the Pentium II ProcessorSystem Board AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Installing a Pentium II Processor AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Removing a Pentium II Processor AcerAltos 500L User’s Guide Memory Configurations Memory UpgradeInstalling a Dimm Removing a Dimm Reconfiguring the System Software Error Messages Error MessagesSystem Error Messages Mmmmssssooo Wxxxx System Board Correcting Error Conditions Bios Utility Setup Utility Entering SetupBios Utility System Information External Cache ProcessorProcessor Speed Internal Cache SizeIDE Secondary Channel Slave IDE Primary Channel MasterIDE Primary Channel Slave IDE Secondary Channel MasterParallel Port Serial PortPS/2 Mouse Main Board ID Product InformationProduct Name System S/NDMI Bios Version System Bios VersionMain Board S/N Floppy Drives Disk DrivesIDE Drives LS-120 Drive Compatible AsIDE Primary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Primary Channel SlaveIDE Secondary Channel Slave Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode Bios Utility Serial Ports 1 Onboard PeripheralsBase Address 3BCh 378h Operation ModeEPP Onboard Device SettingsUSB Host Controller Floppy Disk ControllerIDE Controller PS/2 Mouse ControllerSMBus Interrupt IRQ9 Power Management Mode Power ManagementIDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Wake-up Event Power Switch 4 secSystem Sleep Timer Modem Ring IndicatorBoot Sequence Boot OptionsSilent Boot Fast BootFirst Hard Disk Drive Memory Test Num Lock After BootConfiguration Table Boot from LANDesk Service AgentDate Date and TimeTime To set or change a Password Setup PasswordSystem Security Set or Change Password To remove your Setup Password To bypass Setup Password Power-on PasswordDisk Drive Control Power-on PasswordBios Utility Memory/Cache Options Advanced OptionsExternal Cache Internal Cache CPU CacheMemory at 15MB-16MB Reserved for PCI IRQ Setting Memory Parity ModePnP/PCI Options VGA Palette Snoop PCI IRQ SharingPlug and Play OS Reset Resource AssignmentsCPU Frequency Graphics Aperture SizeCPU Multiple Bus FrequencyProcessor Speed Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change Exit Setup SCSI/VGA Combo Card Page LCD Module Event Log List