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Error Message List
Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time,
then reboot system.
System board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration
used.
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS. Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board
Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette
type in BIOS Setup Utility.
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 70.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette
type in BIOS Setup Utility.
System cache error - Cache disabled System board
CPU ID System board
DMA Test Failed DIMM
System board
Software NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM
System board
I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are
properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is
blank.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
See “Power System Check” on page 71.
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and
correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM
LED board
System board
Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence