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"

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".

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.

Memory

 

Message

Description

 

Displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gate20 Error

The BIOS is unable to properly control the motherboard??s Gate A20 function, which

 

 

controls access of memory over 1 MB. This may indicate a problem with the motherboard.

 

 

 

 

Multi-Bit ECC

This message will only occur on systems using ECC enabled memory modules. ECC

 

Error

memory has the ability to correct single-bit errors that may occur from faulty memory

 

 

modules

 

 

A multiple bit corruption of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot

 

 

correct it. This may indicate a defective memory module.

 

 

 

 

Parity Error

Fatal Memory Parity Error. System halts after displaying this message.

 

 

 

 

RAM R/W test

This message is displayed by the AMIBIOS8 when the RAM read/write test fails.

 

failed

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS

The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that is reported in the CMOS (offset 15h)

 

Memory Size

mismatches with the actual size detected. This condition may occur when the hole is set at

 

Wrong

512K base memory or when CMOS is corrupted.

 

 

 

Boot

 

 

 

 

 

Message

Description

 

Displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Failure ...

This is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not boot from a particular device. This

 

 

message is usually followed by other information concerning the device.

 

 

 

 

Invalid Boot

A diskette was found in the drive, but it is not configured as a bootable diskette.

 

Diskette

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Not

The BIOS was unable to access the drive because it indicated it was not ready for data

 

Ready

transfer. This is often reported by drives when no media is present.

 

 

 

 

A: Drive Error

The BIOS attempted to configure the A: drive during POST, but was unable to properly

 

 

configure the device. This may be due to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive.

 

 

 

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