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6 Troubleshooting

 

 

Error Messages

Corrective Action

 

 

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

CMOS clock battery needs to be replaced.

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly.

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters; then save and restart your computer.

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

0260

System timer error

System timer test failed, and the system

 

 

board needs to be repaired.

 

 

Write down the message and contact your

 

 

dealer or an authorized service center.

 

 

 

0270

Real time clock error

Real time clock test failed, and the system

 

 

board may need to be repaired.

Write down the message and contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

0271 Check date and time settings

Date and time are out of range, and was reset.

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and set the correct date and time.

0280 Previous boot incomplete

Previous boot-up was not completed

- Default configuration used

successfully.

 

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the

 

parameters (try loading the default

 

settings); then save and restart your

 

computer.

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Try reinstalling the memory. See “Installing memory” on page 47.

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

02B0 Diskette drive A error

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Floppy drive test failed, and may need to be repaired or replaced.

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

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