Compaq 386 manual Advanced Diagnostics Error Codes

5-16 Chapter 5, Error Messages and Codes

Table 5-2. Advanced Diagnostics Error Codes Continued

Error		Recommended
Code	Description	Action
-xx		The following steps apply to error codes 697-xx
		through 699-xx:
04	Previously exceeded maximum hard
	error limit.	1. Replace the diskette and retest.
05	Failed to reset controller.	2. Check the switch settings and jumper positions on the
		multipurpose fixed disk drive controller board and
06	Fatal error while reading.
		retest (see Chapter 8).
07	Fatal error while writing.
		3. Check and/or replace the diskette power and signal
08	Failed compare of write/read buffers.	cables and retest.
		4. Replace the multipurpose fixed disk drive controller
09	Failed to format a track.
		board and retest.
10	Failed sector wrap test.
		5. Replace the diskette drive and retest.
20	Failed to get drive type.	6. Replace the system board and retest.

21Failed to get change line status.

22Failed to clear change line status.

23Failed to set drive type in ID media.

24Failed to read diskette media.

25Failed to verify diskette media.

26Failed to read media in speed test.

27Failed speed limits.

28Failed write protect test.

Monochrome Video Board Test

802-01	Video memory test failed.	The following steps apply to error codes 802-xx
		through 824-xx:
824-01	Monochrome video text mode
	test failed.	1. Replace monitor and retest.
		2. Replace monochrome board.
		3. Replace system board and retest.

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