Beep Codes and Error Messages 3-3
System Error Messages
Table 3-2 lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that can appear on
the monitor screen. These messages can help you find the source of a problem.
Some of these error messages indicate fatal errors. When a fatal error occurs,
the system cannot usually be rebooted until an appropriate hardware change has
been made.
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message Definition Probable Causes
System bat-
tery is dead
- Replace
and run
Setup
The system battery
is dead. Replace the battery
and run the System
Setup program.
System CMOS
checksum
bad - Run
Setup
The configuration
data is corrupted. Run the System Setup
program to restore your
system configuration.
Incorrect
drive A type
- Run Setup
The diskette drive
does not match the
diskette drive type
stored in the config-
uration data.
Run the System Setup
program to restore your
system configuration.
Incorrect
drive B type
- Run Setup
The diskette drive
does not match the
diskette drive type
stored in the config-
uration data.
Run the System Setup
program to restore your
system configuration.
Keyboard
error A cable may be
loose, or the key-
board may be faulty.
Defective keyboard,
keyboard cable, or
system board.
Stuck key A cable may be
loose, or the key-
board may be faulty.
Defective keyboard or
keyboard cable.
System/
Shadow RAM
failed at
offset:
One or more
DIMMs may be
improperly seated or
faulty.
Reseat the DIMMs or
replace the DIMMs.