Post Error Messages List, Bios Messages Action/FRU

POST Error Messages List

If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List” on page 71.

NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check can be done through the diagnostics program.

NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. Also check the power supply voltages if you have a “system no-power” condition.

If you are unable to correct the problem by using the “BIOS Messages List” table and “Error Symptoms List” table, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 75.

NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.

BIOS Messages	Action/FRU

CMOS Battery Bad	Battery should be replaced

CMOS Checksum Error	Check the battery and replace if necessary.

Disk Boot Failure	Insert system disk into Drive (A:)and press e.If you
	assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make
	sure the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are
	properly attached. Also be sure the disk is formatted as a
	boot device. Then reboot the system.

Diskette Drives or Types Mismatch Error	Run Setup

Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly	Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off
	the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and
	change the VIDEO selection.
Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot	Configure the system for the new display type/

Error Encountered Initializing Hard Drive	Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are
	correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct hard
	drive type is selected in Setup.
Error Encountered Initializing Hard Disk Controller	Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the
	bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in
	Setup. Also check if any jumper needs to be set correctly
	on the hard drive.

Floppy Disk CNTRLR Error or No CNTRLR Present	Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If
	there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette
	Drive selection in Setup is set to None.
Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Present	Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys
	are pressed during the boot.
	NOTE: If you are purposely configuring the
	system without a keyboard, set the error
	halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL,
	BUT KEYBOARD.This will cause BIOS to
	ignore the missing keyboard and continue
	the boot.

Memory Address Error	Use this location along with the memory map for your
	system to find and replace the bad memory chips.

Memory Parity Error	Use this location along with the memory map for your
	system to find and replace the bad memory chips.

Memory Size Has Changed Since Last Boot	In EISA mode, use Configuration Utility to reconfigure the
	memory configuration. In ISA mode, enter Setup and
	enter the new memory size in the memory fields.

Chapter 4

3300S specifications

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